Professional Experience

Melissa Guarnaccia has been a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and psychotherapist since 2009.  She has spent the past nine years providing outpatient therapy to individuals, couples, and families in both a hospital/clinical setting, as well as through her private practice. Melissa has specific training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Melissa especially enjoys working in the areas of depression, anxiety, parenting, family conflict, and eating disorders. 

Education

Melissa Guarnaccia holds a degree of Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Later she earned her Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Melissa has been a licensed psychotherapist in the state of North Carolina since 2009. 

“My Philosophy on Mental Health and Wellness”

Mental health is a complex topic that welcomes varying ideas, philosophies, responses, and actions. The way in which a person chooses to reflect on their own mental health and wellness can drastically change the way in which he or she interacts with our world. As a counselor, my goals for my clients are to consistently help to increase self-awareness, growth, and achievement of personal goals. It is my job to help clients discover answers to their own questions and assist them in solving problems, as well as to heal and relieve emotional discomfort.  I believe that all of us should focus on wellness daily. Through this, we can become the best version of ourselves and gain a deeper understanding of the lives we want to lead.