Melody Fortenberry

Dr. Melody Fortenberry is a highly skilled psychologist and marriage and family therapist dedicated to helping individuals and families across various age groups achieve their life dreams and foster meaningful relationships. With over 40 years of experience, her practice focuses on addressing a wide array of issues, including stress, trauma, depression, anxiety, anger management, relationship conflicts, communication difficulties, divorce, grief, life transitions, academic performance, and ADD/ADHD. Dr. Fortenberry utilizes an extensive repertoire of therapy modalities such as trauma-focused therapy, play therapy, and the Gottman Method, ensuring that her clients receive the best care suited to their needs. Trained by esteemed leaders in child, couple, group, and family therapy, she holds a BS degree in communication disorders with an emphasis on learning disabilities, as well as advanced degrees in community and clinical psychology. Her research specialized in the adjustment of children in divorced and married families, underscoring her commitment to understanding family dynamics. Dr. Fortenberry's approach is both direct and active; she begins by exploring the specific goals of her clients and conducts comprehensive evaluations to guide her treatment recommendations, fostering a collaborative therapeutic environment.