Dr. Melissa Rosson

Compassionate, practical therapy for life’s transitions

LPC Texas

Experience: 14 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English, Spanish

About Melissa

Dr. Melissa Rosson brings 14 years of counseling experience to work with individuals facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family challenges, and life transitions.

Background and approach

She emphasizes a respectful, compassionate approach and adapts conversations and treatment plans to each person’s unique situation. Dr.

Rosson aims to help clients build motivation, self-esteem, and confidence while addressing issues such as trauma, grief, intimacy concerns, parenting stress, career transitions, and compassion fatigue. Her practice integrates several evidence-informed methods including cognitive behavioral techniques alongside acceptance and commitment strategies and client-centered principles.

She has additional focus areas that include communication problems, codependency, divorce and family of origin issues, forgiveness, infidelity, and struggles with isolation or life purpose. Dr.

Rosson works in English and Spanish and holds an LPC credential in Texas, offering flexible session formats to accommodate different needs.

Combining evidence-based methods with online flexibility

Dr. Rosson frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. She also incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to support clients in clarifying values and learning skills to live with difficult emotions, often helping with motivation, life transitions, and coping. Client-Centered Therapy is another component of her approach, emphasizing empathetic listening and tailoring the therapeutic relationship to each person’s needs.

Finding the right blend of approaches is collaborative. Dr. Rosson works with clients to determine which methods fit their goals and preferences, adjusting strategies over time as needs evolve and progress is assessed together.

Online therapy with her is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase accessibility and scheduling flexibility. These formats can make it easier to maintain continuity during busy routines or life changes while still accessing a licensed professional who uses structured, practical tools and supportive dialogue to address emotional and relational challenges.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, parenting challenges, career concerns, and related life changes.

What is the therapeutic style and approach?

The practice blends client-centered care with cognitive behavioral techniques and acceptance-oriented work, offering practical skills alongside compassionate support.

How much clinical experience does the counselor have?

The therapist has 14 years of professional counseling experience working with a range of emotional and relational concerns.

What credentials and location apply to this therapist?

She is licensed as an LPC in Texas with license number TX LPC 66099 and provides services from that state.

In which languages can sessions be conducted?

Sessions are available in both English and Spanish, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are offered for online work?

Clients may connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model 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 scheduling a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteem Depression

Also works with

Trauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

CodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesNarcissismPersonality disordersSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English, Spanish