Therapist in Vancouver, Washington Melissa Carroll, Therapist

Melissa Carroll supports adolescents, adults, and seniors across Washington who are navigating emotional challenges, life transitions, and chronic stress. She offers individual therapy grounded in compassion, clinical insight, and a deep understanding of how life experiences—whether recent or longstanding—can shape mental and physical well-being. Clients working with Melissa often seek support for anxiety, depression, trauma, or managing complex medical conditions, and she partners with each person to help them move forward with clarity and confidence. Melissa specializes in treating anxiety-related conditions, post-traumatic stress, and mood disorders, including bipolar disorder. Her approach draws from evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness to help individuals gain new tools, reduce distress, and reconnect with their values. Her therapy sessions emphasize both emotional processing and practical skills-building to support meaningful, lasting change. Melissa is particularly passionate about supporting individuals facing health-related stressors. She integrates principles of health psychology into her work, helping clients manage chronic illness, pain, and the emotional toll of medical conditions. Whether addressing the impact of somatoform symptoms or navigating later life or midlife transitions, her care is tailored to promote resilience, empowerment, and mind-body connection. She works with a wide range of individuals, including members of the LGBTQ+ community, military and veteran populations, and those seeking support with women’s issues. Additional areas of focus include ADHD, psychosis/schizophrenia, and helping clients adapt to major life changes with greater ease and strength. Outside of her therapy practice, Melissa finds balance through yoga, paddleboarding, gardening, and spending time outdoors with her dogs. She also enjoys exploring new food experiences, a reflection of her appreciation for connection and nourishment—both physical and emotional.