Does Melissa Francis accept insurance, if so, what types?

Melissa Francis accepts the following insurance providers: Aetna, Cigna Healthcare, Humana, AARP, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and UnitedHealthcare.

What is Melissa Francis' rate per therapy session?

Melissa Francis' out of pocket fee structure is as follows: <br> <ul><li>90791 - Intake ($200)</li> <li>90837 - Hour session ($175)</li></ul>

What treatment approaches and services does Melissa Francis offer?

Melissa Francis offers the following approaches and services to their clients: <br> <ul><li>Family/Marital Therapy</li> <li>Attachment-Based</li> <li>Compassion Focused</li> <li>Emotionally Focused</li> <li>Existential</li> <li>Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)</li> <li>Gestalt Therapy</li> <li>Gottman Method</li> <li>Humanistic Therapy</li> <li>Internal Family Systems (IFS)</li> <li>Motivational Interviewing</li> <li>Person-Centered</li> <li>Trauma Focused</li></ul>

Melissa Francis

Counseling Supportive Steps PLLC

In-person

Telehealth

Specializes in: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Couples Counseling, Attachment Issues,

In network with Aetna, Cigna Healthcare, Humana, AARP, Blue Cross Blue Shield,

Introduction

Originally from Maryland, I moved to North Carolina in 2008 and recently to SC and have built both my professional life and my family roots here. I am the mother of two adult sons and the grandmother of two young girls, roles that deeply inform my compassion, steadiness, and commitment to helping others find their way through different seasons. I earned my graduate degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Gardner‐Webb University in 2018 and began my career as a hospice grief counselor, supporting individuals and families through loss for four years. Since 2021, I have worked in private practice, where I continue to provide trauma‐informed, client‐centered care. In my part‐time work, I am trained in Equilateral EMDR, an experiential modality that incorporates the healing presence of horses into the therapeutic process. My counseling style is direct, compassionate, and firmly rooted in trauma‐informed practice. I integrate EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and a strong working knowledge of dissociation to help clients understand their internal experiences and move toward greater stability and self‐trust. I offer clear guidance while honoring each client’s pace, creating a therapeutic environment where honesty, safety, and deep emotional work can unfold. My approach supports clients in building regulation, strengthening internal resources, and developing a more grounded relationship with themselves.

GENDER Female

RACE & ETHNICITY White

Highlights

Accepting new clients
In-person & telehealth appointments
Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

LCMHC #14837 (NC)

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

Individuals
Couples

Age groups

Teenagers (12-18)
Young Adults (18-24)
Adults (24+)
Elders (65+)

Languages

English

Faiths

Christian

Payment options

Pay with insurance

Melissa Francis accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.

Aetna
Cigna Healthcare
Humana
AARP
Blue Cross Blue Shield
UnitedHealthcare

Pay out-of-pocket

90791 - Intake $200
90837 - Hour session $175

Locations

South Fork Commons

154 North Main Street

Cramerton, NC 28032-1414

Get Directions

Video Office

Professional Information

Education

Master's Degree, Mental Health Counseling - Gardner-Webb University

FAQ

Is Melissa Francis accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Melissa Francis is currently accepting new clients but has not enabled online booking.

Does Melissa Francis offer telehealth appointments? Melissa Francis does offer telehealth appointments.

What areas does Melissa Francis specialize in? Melissa Francis specializes in the following areas: Anxiety, Attachment Issues, Codependency, Couples Counseling, Depression, Dissociation, Grief, Infertility, Life Transitions, Panic Disorders, PTSD, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self Esteem, Sexual Abuse, Social Anxiety, and Trauma.