Melissa Pierce, LPC - Therapist in Texas

Client-centered listening
CBT for thought patterns
DBT skill coaching

About Melissa

Melissa Pierce is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 20 years of experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, anger, relationship or intimacy-related concerns, sleep problems, and depression.

She approaches sessions in a direct and respectful way. Conversations are adjusted to what each person brings. She relies on tried methods that focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and building practical skills. Sessions include talking through current problems and trying new ways to respond to them.

Melissa uses client-centered listening to understand what matters most to the person in front of her. She also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify thought patterns that feed anxiety or low mood. For people who have intense emotional reactions, she uses dialectical behavior ideas to teach grounding and emotion-regulation skills.

For trauma-related concerns she includes EMDR-informed interventions alongside other methods when appropriate. She will explain each option and discuss what a person can expect before trying a new technique. Her work often blends approaches to match a person’s goals.

People who choose her practice typically get practical tools to manage symptoms, clearer ways to handle difficult relationships, and step-by-step plans for improving sleep and daily routine. To begin, she asks a few questions to understand priorities and then suggests a plan aimed at small, manageable changes.

How Melissa’s approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the person. Online sessions let the therapist and client keep that focus while talking through current problems and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete exercises to change them; it works well for anxiety, depression, and sleep issues by practicing new habits between sessions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved communication, which can help when emotional reactions feel overwhelming.

Deciding which method to use is part of the process. The therapist will review a person’s needs, goals, and preferences and then recommend approaches to try. This is a collaborative decision and the plan can be adjusted as progress is checked.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a work break, reduce travel time, or use a shorter check-in when schedules are tight. Therapists can assign short between-session exercises, share worksheets, and use real-time practice to build skills that transfer into everyday situations.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions LGBT Trauma and abuseAnger management

Also works with

Relationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issues Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivity Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Men's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks PhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues Workplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Listed in

Texas

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, relationship and intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, and depression among other concerns.

What is her therapy style like?

Sessions focus on practical conversation and skill-building. Melissa mixes listening with techniques to change thoughts and behaviors.

How much experience does she have?

She has 20 years of professional experience in the mental health field.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people from other countries work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are costs handled?

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

How do I begin a first session?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.