Melissa Childers-White

Thoughtful CBT-informed counseling for life transitions

LPC Texas

Experience: 5 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy
Languages: English

About Melissa

Melissa Childers-White offers therapy for people grappling with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem concerns, ADHD, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and life transitions. She emphasizes a collaborative process that helps clients identify practical steps toward feeling better while honoring each person’s pace and values.

Background and approach

Melissa meets clients where they are and focuses on clarifying thinking patterns, building coping skills, and developing actionable plans to reach personal goals. Her training includes a Master’s in Counseling Psychology from Trinity University in San Antonio and a Bachelor’s in Philosophy from Vanderbilt University with minors in Psychology and Spanish.

Melissa draws on five years of clinical experience and integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques alongside mindfulness practices to help clients examine self-talk, test assumptions, and try alternative perspectives. Her background also includes a counseling internship addressing medical, sexual, and cancer-related concerns, and a variety of life and professional experiences that inform a creative, problem-solving approach to therapy.

CBT and Mindfulness Online: Practical Tools for Daily Life

Melissa uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice how thoughts influence emotions and behavior, then explore and test alternative ways of thinking to reduce distress and improve problem solving. Mindfulness Therapy is offered alongside CBT to cultivate present-moment awareness, reduce reactivity, and strengthen the ability to notice patterns in stress and mood without immediate judgment.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. She works with clients to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, adjusting methods as needed so the plan reflects each person’s needs and pace. This kind of teamwork helps tailor interventions that fit practical life demands as well as personal values.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which allow greater flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to maintain continuity of care amid busy or changing routines. These formats support consistent access to a licensed professional and let clients pick the communication style that helps them engage most effectively in the therapeutic work.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

She works with issues such as stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, ADHD, relationship and intimacy-related difficulties, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes, among other related concerns.

How would you describe the therapeutic style and approach?

The approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques with mindfulness practices, focusing on examining self-talk, testing assumptions, and developing concrete coping strategies and action plans.

What is the therapist's background and experience?

She has five years of clinical experience, a Master’s in Counseling Psychology, and completed an internship that included medical, sex, and cancer counseling.

Where is the therapist licensed and practicing?

The therapist is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with the credential TX LPC 2015.

Are sessions available in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English, and the therapist does accept international clients.

What session formats does the therapist offer?

Available session formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

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

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual dysfunction

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English