Melinda Johnson

Practical, collaborative therapy for life challenges

LPC Texas

Experience: 8 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Melinda

Melinda Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas who uses a collaborative, skills-based approach to help clients navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, and other difficult life challenges.

Background and approach

With eight years of clinical experience, she integrates evidence-informed methods to address mood disorders, panic, addiction, and relationship or intimacy-related concerns while helping clients develop practical tools for daily life. Her work emphasizes creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where feelings and thoughts can be explored openly.

Melinda draws on cognitive behavioral techniques alongside acceptance-oriented and emotion-focused methods to help people manage intense emotions, rebuild after loss, and address patterns rooted in attachment or family of origin issues. She also brings training in trauma-focused interventions to support recovery from post-traumatic stress and abuse.

Clients seeking help for issues such as ADHD, bipolar mood challenges, parenting stress, or struggles with shame and isolation can expect a therapist who prioritizes practical coping strategies, clearer communication, and renewed self-compassion. Melinda supports people through transitions like divorce, financial stress, and changes in relationship structure, tailoring work to each person’s goals and circumstances.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Melinda frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, panic, and mood instability. She also incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a values-focused approach that supports clients in accepting difficult emotions while committing to meaningful actions that align with their goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the work she does with each person. She will collaborate with clients to determine which combination of CBT, ACT, or client-centered techniques best fits their needs, preferences, and goals, adjusting methods as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Melinda is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These formats make it easier to fit regular sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during transitions, and access therapy from different locations while working with a licensed professional who focuses on practical skills and emotional support.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Melinda help with?

She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, depression, addictions, LGBT concerns, intimacy-related issues, parenting, bipolar disorder, and ADHD, as well as related topics like attachment, communication problems, and post-traumatic stress.

What is her therapeutic style and approach?

Her practice blends cognitive behavioral techniques with acceptance-oriented and emotion-focused methods, and she emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where practical coping skills and emotional processing are balanced.

How many years has she been practicing?

She has eight years of professional experience working with clients across a variety of mood, trauma, and relationship concerns.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas and holds license number TX LPC 79401.

Can she work with people who live outside the United States?

Yes, she accepts international clients and provides services in English to people located in other countries when appropriate.

What session formats are available?

Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are fees and payments handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Prospective clients can select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse GriefAnger managementDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesBipolar disorderADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shame Isolation / lonelinessMoney and financial issuesMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English