Melissa Mendez, LPC - Therapist in Texas

About Melissa

Melissa Mendez is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing from Texas. She has eight years of experience and focuses much of her work on families and parenting concerns. Melissa built an online practice during the pandemic and now sees people primarily through telehealth.

She uses practical, down-to-earth language and aims to make therapy feel straightforward and manageable for busy parents. Melissa has particular experience helping people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and parenting challenges.

Background and approach

She has provided Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, for three years to address trauma symptoms and related anxiety or mood concerns. Her approach blends client-centered care with trauma-focused methods to address how past experiences affect daily life and relationships. Her style is warm and direct.

She works collaboratively and respects each person’s autonomy while offering structure where it helps. Sessions focus on practical skills, attention to the body’s stress responses, and steps parents can use at home to support their families. Melissa began her career after earning a bachelor’s degree in Nutritional Sciences from Texas A&M University and later pursued counseling licensure.

She holds Texas LPC 76961 and Oklahoma LPC LPC07519. She uses evidence-based tools and tailors treatment to the needs of each family. For parents looking for steady, realistic support, Melissa emphasizes consistency and small, sustainable changes.

She sees therapy as a partnership and helps people build tools to manage emotions, regulate responses to stress, and improve family interactions over time.

How Melissa Uses Online Therapies and Treatment Approaches

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's goals and experience, with the therapist offering empathy, respect, and support while clients steer the pace and focus of sessions. This approach helps parents bring their own priorities into treatment and feel heard about what matters most to their family.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and provides concrete skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT is often used to teach problem-solving steps and habit changes that parents can practice between sessions.

EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a trauma-focused approach Melissa has used for several years to address trauma symptoms, intrusive memories, and related anxiety or mood difficulties. EMDR helps people process distressing experiences so those memories carry less emotional charge over time.

Choosing the right method is part of the work together. Melissa discusses options with each person and recommends which approaches to try based on goals, history, and what the client prefers. She adjusts the plan as progress and new needs emerge.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for busy families. Video calls and phone sessions let parents meet from home, while live chat and text-based messaging provide brief check-ins or support between appointments. These formats help make regular care easier to fit into family schedules and daily life.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

EMDR

A structured protocol used with distressing memories, pairing recall with guided attention tasks. Some therapists adapt it for video sessions; whether that fits is worth asking about directly.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address related to family life?

Melissa works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting challenges, relationship and family issues, and trauma-related concerns.

What is her general therapy style and approach?

Her style is warm but direct and collaborative. She combines client-centered care with trauma-focused and cognitive approaches to create practical, individualized plans.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has eight years of experience in the mental health field, with focused work supporting families and addressing mood and trauma symptoms.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a licensed professional counselor with Texas LPC 76961 and Oklahoma LPC LPC07519, and she practices from Texas.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats does she offer?

Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How are fees handled for therapy?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What is the first step to begin therapy?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience: 8 years
Licensed: Texas, Oklahoma
Languages: English

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