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Welcome! My primary goal is to encourage and inspire hope, as we work together towards your goals while fostering a greater sense of well-being, and nurturing self-confidence, as well as empowering you to change the course of your path.
I am a licensed professional counselor in Texas with experience as an educator, family advocate, and school counselor. I am challenged to be creative and nurturing while focusing on empowering you to reach your full potential and attain success as well as encouraging and supporting your personal growth. I encourage you to view challenging times as opportunities to begin new journeys. Through purposeful self-reflection and goal setting, you can gain different perspectives fostering growth and healing.
In addition, I have worked with clients in a variety of challenging situations, including depression, identity, anxiety, relationships issues, life transitions, parenting issues, ADHD, as well as other social and emotional issues. My professional approach is a combination of Interpersonal, Cognitive Behavior, Humanism, Family Systems, Reality, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Integrated (Holistic) counseling. It is my goal to encourage and inspire you fostering hope, genuine acceptance, and authentic understanding, empowering you to reach your full potential on your life journey.
On a more personal note, I am the proud mother of two energetic children and a fur baby. My hobbies include community involvement, traveling, mentoring, crossword puzzles, reading, health and fitness, and spending time with my family from coast to coast. I am passionate about giving back to the community and volunteer for our mobile food bank year-round. When summer arrives, I make time to travel the world with family and friends. My summers also include mentoring school-aged children, this summer I taught racquetball, basketball, and weight training classes.
Additional areas of focus:LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder
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License information
TX LPC 77251
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Melissa Clayton. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
She is amazing. I couldn’t have done it without her
Written on Feb 23, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 1 year and 1 month
I love Melissa! She’s so real and attentive and I’m so thankful for her.
Written on Nov 23, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, and self esteem
Ms. Clayton is the Best therapist I’ve had in forever. I’m thankful.
Written on Oct 26, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 2 years and 4 months
Melissa is very good at putting things in perspective in a way that allows me to see my situation more objectively. She helps me to look at situations for what they are and that helps me to make practical decisions. She also speaks from experience. I know she understands what I'm going through because she's been through it herself. My mind is always more settled after talking with Melissa. I'm so grateful to have found her.
Written on May 06, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Melissa is very kind and really listens and remembers things about you
Written on Jan 10, 2021 after therapy with Melissa for 10 months
I love the time I spend talking to Melissa - she completely understands me
Written on Jul 20, 2020 after therapy with Melissa for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Ms. Clayton is a dream to work with. She is very practical and kind.
Written on Jul 20, 2020 after therapy with Melissa for 1 month on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coaching
She’s very attentive.
Written on Jun 13, 2020 after therapy with Melissa for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
She is kind and patient.
Written on Jun 09, 2020 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd
Melissa is a good listener. I value that. To listen non-judgmentally to someone in this horribly judgemental world is a valuable skill. I wish we all possessed it. I look forward to talking to Melissa on the phone. Sessions are helping me tremendously.
Written on Apr 16, 2020 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Melissa really knows me and my path. I'm so thankful for her time and insight. It has helped enormously in so many areas of my life. Since starting counseling with her, I'm seeing a lot of good changes in my outlook and development as a person. I feel super comfortable during our conversations, never judged.
Written on Jul 16, 2019 after therapy with Melissa for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and family conflicts
In my short time with Mrs. Clayton, I have been able to sort through my situation, and gain more clarity. I am starting to feel more confidence in my future.
Written on Jun 18, 2019 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
I love the way Melissa checks in on me from time to time. She addresses any concerns I may have and I love that about her.
Written on Jun 07, 2019 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fat
I highly recommend her. Ms. Melissa made me feel very comfortable when speaking with her. And her advice really put my thoughts at ease.
Written on Jun 06, 2019 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Melissa really takes her time to hear your concerns and helps you understand the areas you may need to work on. One thing that I love about Melissa is that she tells you what she thinks should you ask. Most counselor I've come across don't. I've been to alot of counselors and she is by far my favorite.
Written on Feb 26, 2019 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, anger management, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue
Melissa has been a great counselor for me. I am sort of all over the place and have trouble putting my feelings into words, but she is extremely patient and offers multiple ways to work on certain issues.
Written on Feb 25, 2019 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and anger management
Simply put, Melissa is an angel sent from heaven. She has helped me see the “bigger picture,” and I’ve finally been able to process events of recent years that had been overwhelming my heart and soul to the point of spiritual and mental exhaustion. Her expertise not only lies in the professional realm, but also in her truly pure-hearted, compassionate approach. Seeing the whole person with respect and care regardless of what trauma, insecurities, or goals I bring to the table to discuss. I could go on with praise for Melissa Clayton, but I will leave it at this: we would all be lucky and eternally blessed to have the help of Melissa in our everyday lives. Thank you, Melissa!
Written on Feb 05, 2019 after therapy with Melissa for 2 months
Melissa has been very helpful. My favorite is when she uses the Word of God for encouragement and to back up her points. I would recommend her to anyone.
Written on Dec 25, 2018 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks
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