- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Melissa
Melissa Perez-Halley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas with five years of professional experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. Melissa helps clients who are finding social situations, speaking up, or connecting to others difficult to manage.
Her approach is conversational and practical. She listens to what matters most and then uses a mix of methods to address it. Sessions often include cognitive behavioral techniques to map thoughts and behaviors, client-centered conversation to explore feelings, and mindfulness practices to ease overwhelming moments.
Melissa also draws on emotionally-focused ideas when relationship patterns are part of the problem. Motivational interviewing is used when someone is trying to make a change but feels stuck. She explains options clearly and checks in about what people find useful.
Her work covers a range of related concerns such as attachment issues, abandonment worries, body image, communication struggles, blended family challenges, and the effects of chronic illness or caregiving stress. She also supports people navigating addiction, domestic violence histories, and family of origin problems.
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients. Prospective clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session to begin planning next steps.
How therapy approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person and their immediate concerns. It prioritizes listening and reflecting so people can make sense of their feelings and choices. This approach helps when someone needs a nonjudgmental space to talk through social anxiety or relationship worries.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. Online CBT often uses short exercises and practical homework to test unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors, which can help with anxiety and avoidance. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps name and shift patterns in relationships by looking at emotions and attachment needs, useful when connection or conflict is part of the problem.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Melissa will work with the client to choose and adjust methods based on goals, preferences, and what proves useful in early sessions. That collaborative planning helps keep sessions focused and relevant.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove the need to travel to appointments. Therapists can use the approaches above in virtual sessions to practice skills, review exercises, and track progress.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Melissa works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression, plus related topics like attachment and body image.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a conversational, client-centered style and mixes in practical methods like CBT, mindfulness, and emotionally-focused techniques.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of professional work experience as a licensed clinician in Texas.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Texas and practices with that credential.
Do sessions happen in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.