Melissa Woodby, LMFT

Melissa Woodby is a Tennessee-licensed therapist with 10 years of professional experience who works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, and depression. She practices as an LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - a credential that reflects specialized training in relational and family systems as well as individual work. Melissa fosters an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored and named, and she partners with clients to clarify what change would look like for them.

Her approach emphasizes practical support and empowerment; she acknowledges the courage it takes to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and offers steady guidance throughout the therapeutic process. Melissa collaborates with each person to set goals and develop steps toward those goals while respecting individual pace and personal strengths.

Throughout her work she aims to create a sense of safety and mutual respect so that difficult topics can be addressed honestly. She encourages people to bring their whole experience to sessions and focuses on supporting clients as they move toward greater resilience, clearer relationships, and improved emotional well-being.