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Melissa Yarborough
About
Hello and welcome! I'm Melissa Yarborough, a licensed psychologist in North Carolina and a member of PSYPACT. I recognize that reaching out for help and pursuing an assessment can feel difficult, and takes a lot of courage to take that first step. I want you to know that I approach this process with curiosity and compassion.
One of the things I find most meaningful about my work is helping people better understand themselves, including how they think, experience the world, and navigate relationships and everyday life. I believe that understanding yourself is an important part of recognizing your strengths, making sense of challenges, and identifying what support might be helpful.
My goal is to create a comfortable, supportive space where you feel heard, respected, and understood. I see the assessment process as an opportunity for you to gain greater clarity and understanding so that you can move forward with a better sense of yourself and the support that may be most helpful.
My interest in working with autistic and neurodivergent individuals comes from my broader passion for helping people better understand themselves and their experiences. I find it meaningful to help people make sense of patterns they may have noticed throughout their lives but haven't always had the language or framework to understand.
I recognize that many people reach the point of seeking an assessment after years of feeling different, misunderstood, or questioning why certain aspects of life seem to come more naturally to others. I value the opportunity to help people explore those experiences, gain a better understanding of how their brains work, and recognize both their strengths and areas where they may need support. I believe that greater self-understanding can be validating and empowering, and I feel fortunate to be part of that process.
I believe there is no single right way to think, communicate, learn, or experience the world. I strive to understand each person as an individual, recognizing their strengths rather than focusing solely on their challenges or diagnosis. I also believe it's important to validate the difficulties someone may experience while helping them identify the supports and strategies that work best for them. My goal is to help people better understand themselves, appreciate what makes them unique, and feel empowered to navigate life in ways that feel authentic to them.
