Melissa Robles , LPC - Therapist in Louisiana

About Melissa

Melissa Robles is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Louisiana. She has five years of experience in the mental health field and has worked in schools, short-term inpatient hospitals, clinics, and agencies. Melissa has led both groups and individual sessions and brings a grounded, approachable presence to her work.

Her style is warm and inviting. She emphasizes building trust first and creating a space where people can speak honestly. She believes good therapy can include laughter alongside serious effort.

Background and approach

Melissa adapts her approach to each person’s needs rather than using a single fixed method. Melissa uses a mix of methods to address concerns. She draws on cognitive-behavioral tools to help change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, and trauma-focused techniques when past hurt affects current life.

She also uses psychodynamic ideas to look at how past experiences shape feelings, and solution-focused strategies to set clear, practical goals. People often come for stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, grief, parenting issues, or challenges around body image and self-esteem. Melissa also addresses trauma and abuse, postpartum and pregnancy-related concerns, panic attacks, and multicultural issues.

She pays attention to how life transitions and career stress affect daily functioning. Sessions are offered in English and available through video calls, phone, live chat, or text messaging. Melissa holds Louisiana LPC number 7818 and works with a range of concerns to help clients move toward clearer goals.

Therapy approaches and how they work online

Melissa commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy in her work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and improve mood. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on processing painful memories and reducing their impact on daily life. Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on practical steps and small changes that move a person toward clear goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Melissa will collaborate with each person to choose what feels most useful based on the client’s needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative decision can change over time as progress and priorities shift.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect that fit busy schedules. Video calls let conversations feel more like an in-person visit, phone sessions remove travel needs, and live chat or text messaging allow shorter check-ins and ongoing support between sessions. These formats make it easier to keep therapy consistent while balancing family, work, and other demands.

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.

Psychodynamic Therapy

Exploring how earlier relationships and patterns still shape the present, often over a longer stretch of time. It relies on conversation and reflection rather than exercises.

Solution-Focused Therapy

Rather than examining the problem at length, this looks at what is already working and builds on it. Sessions tend to be practical and forward-looking, with small achievable steps, which translates readily to shorter online conversations.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems can be addressed here?

Melissa focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, parenting, relationship concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, body image, self-esteem, and related issues.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is warm and inviting and aims to build trust first. Sessions blend practical tools with space to talk about feelings and life story.

What relevant background does she bring?

She has five years of experience and has worked in schools, short-term inpatient hospitals, clinics, and agency settings with groups and individuals.

What credential and region are listed for this therapist?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LA LPC 7818, practicing in Louisiana.

Which language is supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are offered?

Sessions can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Career difficulties

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 5 years
Licensed: Louisiana
Languages: English

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