Melina Bridges, LCMHC, Psychotherapist 

Asheville Child Therapist

Rooted in imaginative, emotionally‑focused therapy

Asheville Child Therapy is for children, teens, couples and Families who want less tension, more connection, and change that lasts 

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Therapy can help your family find its way back to something meaningful

You love your kids. You’ve stayed on top of grades and screen time (as best you could), showed up for the games, even read the parenting books. But something at home just isn’t working anymore. The tension is constant. Your 8-year-old melts down over the smallest things. Your teenager barely looks up from their phone. Even your partner seems more distant these days. And you’re emotionally drained lying awake at night wondering: How did we get here?



 


Asheville child therapy for families and couples who want less tension, more connection, and real support that lasts

Your home doesn't feel like home right now

Even when you're all in the same room, it feels like no one’s really present. Conversations turn into arguments, or silence. Your younger child explodes when they don’t get their way, while your middle schooler slams doors and shuts down completely. Your partner’s had it, and you’re left trying to hold everything together. Everyone’s overwhelmed, but no one knows how to talk about it without blaming each other. You miss the version of your family that felt lighter, when laughter came easier and being together didn’t feel so hard.

You didn’t expect family life to become so strained. Maybe you and your partner disagree on how to handle things. Maybe you and your ex are doing your best to co-parent, but different rules and expectations are making things harder. Or you’re in a blended family still learning how to fit together. Even if your family looks “fine” from the outside, you know something isn’t right - and you're not sure what healing needs to happen to find harmony.

"Working with Melina has been a lifeline for both my son and me. As a mom, I was feeling lost—unsure how to support him through the challenges he was facing. Melina created a space where he felt safe, understood, and truly seen. She helped him build confidence, develop emotional tools, and express himself in ways he hadn’t been able to before. Along the way, she also guided me in understanding how to better support and connect with him. Our relationship has grown stronger, and I’m so grateful for the healing and growth we’ve experienced together."

— Emily and Noah S.






ASHEVILLE FAMILY COUNSELING

As an experienced Asheville child therapist, I help families like yours find their way back to connection. Whether you’re looking for family counseling in Asheville, support for overwhelmed parents, or therapy for children, teens, and the people who love them, you don’t have to figure this out alone.

There’s a Way Through This—Together

Asheville Family counseling offers the support you need to rebuild closeness

Melina Bridges, LCMHC
Psychotherapist

 "Therapy is not about being fixed—it’s about being fully seen, and gently guided back to your own inner wisdom.'

I'm Melina Bridges

a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor based in Asheville, NC

I’m Melina Bridges, LCMHC, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with 30 years of experience supporting children, teens, couples, and families through life’s most vulnerable and transformative moments. My work centers on creating safe, creative, and emotionally attuned spaces where people can heal, express themselves, and grow.

Over the years, I've learned that the need for deep connection is lifelong. It doesn’t end in adolescence, but often deepens in adulthood. That’s why I work not only with children and teens, but also with couples and adult individuals who are ready to move beyond patterns of disconnection and rediscover intimacy, clarity, and emotional safety.

Drawing on a unique blend of training, my style is warm, grounded, and intuitive. I use a symbolically rich approach to meet each person where they are. I hold the therapeutic space with curiosity, compassion, and a deep respect for the complexity of being human.







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" I’m so fortunate to have been in Melina Bridges’ care as a kindergartner through adolescence. She helped me navigate through some of my life’s greatest challenges with a willing ear to listen to me speak, assistance in confronting my problems, and celebration of my accomplishments. The endless support and encouragement was what helped me grow into the person I am today. I am forever grateful for Melina’s presence and the way she has, and continues, to touch my life."

-Elise G




 


ASHEVILLE THERAPIST

Schedule a free 15‑minute consult 

Schedule a free 15‑minute consult to see if we’re a good fit

Let's talk

Therapy can help your family find its way back to something meaningful

"I’m so fortunate to have been in Melina Bridges’ care as a kindergartner through adolescence. She helped me navigate through some of my life’s greatest challenges with a willing ear to listen to me speak, assistance in confronting my problems, and celebration of my accomplishments. The endless support and encouragement was what helped me grow into the person I am today. I am forever grateful for Melina’s presence and the way she has, and continues, to touch my life."

-Elise G

Schedule a free 15‑minute consult 

Schedule a free 15‑minute consult to see if we’re a good fit

Let's talk

Therapy can help your family find its way back to something meaningful

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30 Cumberland Avenue, suite #104
Asheville, NC  28801

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