I am licensed in Texas with over 20 years of professional work experience in the field of mental health. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. I look forward to working with you by providing a non-judgmental, safe space to work on the areas that you want or need to address. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Depression, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Antisocial Personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant Personality, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and Discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sex Addiction, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Smoking/Vaping Cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
TX LPC 73854
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Very helpful and understanding.
Written on Apr 19, 2024 after therapy with Melissa for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Melissa in the year that I have had her as a therapist has always shown great kindness, patience, and A willingness to adapt her style to whatever my session is needing in terms of direction. She is a wonderful voice I'd encourage anyone to hear.
Written on Mar 22, 2024 after therapy with Melissa for 9 months on issues concerning lgbt, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Amazing! Really positive and helpful, and reinforced a lot of the things that I wished to pursue for my own progress when balancing my work, personal, trauma and health related issues. My conversations felt productive and welcoming and I really appreciated the sessions. Highly recommend!
Written on Aug 22, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Melissa is able to quickly get to the root cause of an issue. She creates a welcoming and safe space for you to completely be yourself and feel at ease. She's encouraging without being pushy, and has a wealth of tools to help you take an active roll in your self care and wellbeing.
Written on Jul 23, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Melissa has been wonderful with helping me learn more about myself and work through difficult times.
Written on Jul 06, 2023 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, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Melissa listens, provides support and focus to me. She follows up with me also. I would highly recommend her. She is experienced and professional.
Written on Jun 10, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 1 month on issues concerning eating disorders, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd