About
She specializes in helping individuals navigate complex emotions and experiences. Her areas of expertise include grief and loss, neurodiversity, cultural adjustment, and expatriate and repatriate issues. With a unique global perspective, gained from living in the Far East, Middle East, and the UK for over a third of her adult life, Melanie provides a culturally sensitive and understanding approach to therapy. She has worked with clients from diverse backgrounds, including those from 19 different countries, and is well-equipped to support individuals from a wide range of ethnic, religious, and socio-economic backgrounds. Whether struggling with relationship issues, work-related stress, or rebuilding identity after a significant life change, Melanie offers a supportive and non-judgmental space to explore and find a way forward.
Insurance & payment
Insurance details are not listed publicly — call Melanie Chitwood directly to confirm.
Listed fee: $225 per session. Ask about sliding-scale fees if you're paying out of pocket.
Services & specialties
Grief and Loss Therapy
Melanie provides therapy for individuals experiencing grief and loss, including bereavement from terminal illness and sudden or unexpected causes.
Cultural Adjustment Therapy
She offers therapy to help individuals adjust to new cultural environments and navigate reverse culture shock.
Neurodiversity Support
Melanie provides support and therapy for individuals with neurodivergence and processing differences.
Expatriate and Repatriate Support
She offers therapy to help individuals and families adjust to life in a new country or culture, as well as those returning to their home country after a period of time abroad.
Relationship and Work-Related Stress Therapy
Melanie provides therapy to help individuals manage relationship and work-related stressors, as well as rebuild identity after a significant life change.
Therapy for Professionals Experiencing Vicarious Trauma
She offers therapy specifically for professionals who are experiencing vicarious trauma as a result of their work.