Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 20 years of experience as a clinician. I am based in Tennessee (primarily) but also licensed in Kentucky and Minnesota. I specialize in treating Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). I also have experience working with other anxiety disorders and clients living with depression. I am passionate about helping clients navigate life challenges in ways that honor who they are. I am supportive of people from all walks of life, including members of the BIPOC and LGBTQ community.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

Our first session will allow me to learn more about what has led you to therapy and about you as a person. You are more than your struggle, more than your diagnosis. The first session will also allow me to make a clinical diagnosis which will help guide our work together. You can expect this space to be a safe place where you can be your most authentic self. If you are nervous and have concerns, share them with me! This is normal and something we can work through together. I will honor your thoughts and feelings and walk with you at your pace toward your identified goals.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

Having over 20 years of experience in this field has allowed me to work with people from all walks of life living with a variety of mental health challenges. Being invited to walk alongside clients as they are learning to navigate difficult paths is an honor and privilege. We have inherent strengths and resilience and are powerfully capable of uncovering them. My greatest strength is helping the clients I serve find their courage, strength, and path in ways that support their autonomy.

About Melanie Copeland