Melissa Mendez, LPC

Melissa Mendez is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing from Texas. She has eight years of experience in mental health work and moved her practice online at the start of the pandemic. Melissa focuses on helping people manage anxiety, depression, trauma responses, and the everyday strains that come with parenting and caregiving.

She commonly sees people coping with grief, mood disorders, and stress related to family or work life. Melissa brings a warm but direct presence to sessions and values collaboration and client choice. She aims to help people notice patterns, try new ways of coping, and build routines that fit daily life.

Her background includes training and ongoing work with trauma-focused interventions, and she has provided Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for several years. Melissa also uses client-centered and cognitive behavioral strategies to help people name problems and practice different responses.

She often supports parents, caregivers, and young adults who are navigating caregiving stress, attachment questions, or family of origin issues. Melissa pays attention to how relationships and past experiences shape current behavior and mood.

Sessions balance structure and flexibility. Melissa describes her approach as practical and reflective: she helps people set goals, experiment with new skills, and track small changes over time. The work aims to reduce symptoms and increase a sense of stability and forward movement.

If someone is interested in starting, they complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to therapist availability. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time.

Therapeutic approaches used in online care

Melissa often combines client-centered work and trauma-focused interventions when working online. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and helping people identify their own goals; it is useful for building trust and making space for personal reflection. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on recognizing trauma responses and developing skills to regulate the nervous system after stress or adverse events; it is commonly used for PTSD, panic, and depression.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about current goals, symptoms, and preferences, then suggest techniques to try. Sessions often include checking progress and adjusting the plan so it fits the person's needs and life situation.

If you prefer online work, confirm the specific session options before booking. Melissa established an online practice during the pandemic, and many clients find online sessions help fit therapy into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Discuss any practical needs during the matching process so sessions can be scheduled to match daily routines and responsibilities.