Melissa Tejeda

Hope-focused counseling with practical skills

LPC Texas

Experience: 6 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Melissa

Melissa Tejeda is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who focuses on helping people move past feelings of being stuck and overwhelmed.

Background and approach

She draws on six years of clinical experience to support clients facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and a range of related concerns such as self-esteem, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, ADHD, and mood disorders. Her work also addresses deeper patterns like attachment and abandonment, codependency, family of origin issues, body image, and shame.

In sessions she uses practical, evidence-informed methods to build coping skills and shift unhelpful thinking. Melissa integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) along with client-centered principles and skills from dialectical behavior and mindfulness-based approaches to tailor work to each person’s needs.

She previously spent a decade working in schools with children, teens, and families and has three years of independent practice experience, bringing a blend of developmental awareness and clinical focus to her counseling. Melissa offers services in English and provides several remote session formats to fit different schedules and preferences.

Approach-Focused Online Therapy and Practical Skills

Melissa commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in online work. CBT focuses on identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts and developing practical behavioral skills to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration, creating space for clients to set the pace and goals of their own healing.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative task. She will work with clients to determine which combination of strategies best fits their goals, preferences, and the challenges they bring, adjusting methods as progress unfolds so care remains responsive and goal-oriented.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for scheduling and communication style. These options make it easier to access consistent support from a licensed professional without needing to travel, and they allow for a mix of real-time conversations and ongoing written check-ins to reinforce skills between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Melissa commonly address?

She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, grief, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, ADHD, mood disorders, and many related areas such as attachment and body image.

What is her general therapeutic style?

Melissa combines client-centered listening with practical skills training, using cognitive behavioral strategies alongside mindfulness and dialectical skills to help clients develop coping tools and healthier perspectives.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has six years of clinical experience plus prior work spanning a decade as a school counselor supporting children, teens, and families.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

Melissa holds the LPC credential and practices in Texas; her license is listed as TX LPC 77204.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats does she offer?

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

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

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

What are the steps to begin working with her?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame Isolation / lonelinessJealousyMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stress Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English