- CBT strategies
- DBT skills
- Client-centered care
About Melissa
Melissa Gonzales is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with five years of experience. She works with people who are facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and issues related to addiction and trauma. Melissa also lists focus areas such as self-esteem, panic attacks, mood disorders, and challenges tied to identity and belonging.
Her sessions center on straightforward conversation and practical skills. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow the client’s lead and to clarify what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) are used to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and to build coping skills for intense emotions. Solution-Focused Therapy helps set short-term goals and notice steps that make daily life easier.
Melissa often helps people work through isolation, communication problems, control issues, and attachment concerns. She talks with clients about building self-love, managing panic attacks, and finding purpose after life changes. The focus is on small, manageable changes rather than quick fixes.
Sessions aim to improve everyday functioning - clearer communication, fewer overwhelming moments, and more steady mood management. Melissa notes specific experience with postpartum depression, self-harm, and personality disorder concerns alongside general mood and anxiety challenges.
People who prefer direct techniques alongside supportive listening will find the style familiar. She works with LGBTQ+ individuals and others seeking an inclusive, nonjudgmental approach while keeping goals practical and concrete.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the client. Online sessions can replicate that by giving space for clients to lead the conversation and set priorities for each meeting.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thinking patterns and behavior. In online sessions the therapist can introduce thought records, behavior experiments, and homework assignments to reduce anxiety and manage panic symptoms.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills. Those skills can be practiced in sessions and assigned for between-session practice to help with intense emotions or self-harm urges.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively with the client to pick methods that fit their goals, needs, and daily life. This means trying techniques, checking how they feel, and adjusting plans together.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people choose online work because it can fit into a weekday break, reduce travel time, and make it easier to keep regular appointments. Discussing preferred pacing, homework, and comfort with video or audio helps shape sessions that fit everyday life.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, relationship concerns, and related issues like panic attacks and self-esteem.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Sessions mix client-centered conversation with practical methods such as CBT, DBT, and solution-focused techniques to build coping skills and set short-term goals.
How much experience does she have?
Melissa has five years of experience as a licensed professional counselor working with mood, anxiety, and interpersonal concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds LPC credentials in Texas and practices with that licensure in the state of Texas.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started if I want to book with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.