Melody Reid

With a relaxed and relational approach to therapy, Melody Reid brings over three decades of life experience to her counseling practice at Carolina Counseling Partners in Greenville, South Carolina. As a founding partner of the practice, Melody offers a unique blend of professional expertise and personal warmth, creating a comfortable environment where clients can be themselves while working through life's challenges.

Melody's therapeutic style is adaptable and client-centered, drawing from various modalities including existential/psycho-analytical, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused, and narrative therapy. This integrative approach allows her to tailor her methods to each client's specific needs, ensuring a personalized and effective therapeutic experience. Her practice focuses primarily on adult relationship counseling and working with teenage and young adult girls, areas where her extensive personal and professional experience proves invaluable.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Carolina, Melody holds multiple certifications that enhance her practice. She is a Nationally Board Certified Counselor (NCC), a Board Certified-TeleMental Health Provider (BC-TMH), and a Certified Prepare-Enrich Facilitator. Her educational background includes a BA in Communications from the University of Alabama and a Master of Arts in Christian Counseling from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary, providing a strong foundation for her holistic approach to mental health.

Beyond individual and relationship counseling, Melody is also available as a speaker on various topics, including parenting teenagers, marriage, self-worth, anxiety, and the impact of technology on mental health. Her ability to lead workshops on recognizing mental illness and guiding referrals for counseling showcases her commitment to community education and mental health awareness.

Melody's personal life, including her 36-year marriage, experience raising three daughters, and now enjoying grandparenthood, infuses her practice with a deep understanding of family dynamics and life transitions. Her love for traveling, reading, walking, and crafts like knitting and sewing reflects in her well-rounded approach to life and therapy, emphasizing the importance of balance and personal interests in maintaining mental health.