- Years in practice
- 6
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Texas
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Melissa
Melissa Tejeda, LPC, focuses on helping people who feel stuck by overwhelming stress, anxiety, or grief. She uses straightforward talk and practical steps so parents can find more calm and clearer decision-making. Sessions aim to reduce distress and build coping skills that fit everyday life.
Melissa keeps sessions direct and goal-oriented. She listens first, then helps people spot patterns that keep problems alive. From there she offers simple strategies to shift thoughts, feelings, and daily routines so small changes lead to better days.
Background and approach
Her professional background includes six years as a licensed professional counselor and time working in school settings. That mix of community and clinical experience shapes a down-to-earth style that values usable tools over jargon. She explains strategies clearly and practices them together with each person.
Common topics she addresses include anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, relationship and communication problems, and issues with self-esteem and boundaries. She also supports people facing career stress, addiction-related struggles, mood instability, and feelings of isolation or emptiness. Therapeutic methods draw on client-centered work, cognitive behavioral approaches, dialectical behavior ideas, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques.
These approaches are used to teach coping skills, manage intense emotions, and set realistic goals. The work is collaborative and paced to each person's needs.
What Melissa works with
Everything Melissa lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Melissa helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Melissa lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches for online parenting support
Client-centered therapy starts by making the parent's experience the focus of each session, with the therapist reflecting concerns and helping people set the pace and goals. This approach is useful when someone needs a respectful space to be heard and to make sense of their reactions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, behaviors, and feelings. Melissa uses CBT-style tools to help parents notice unhelpful thinking, test assumptions, and try new behaviors that reduce anxiety and improve daily routines.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving communication. When anger, overwhelm, or relationship conflict make parenting harder, DBT techniques can help calm intense moments and build clearer boundaries.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then try strategies that fit those goals. Plans are adjusted over time based on what is helpful and what needs more focus.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and shared exercises. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or for a flexible check-in. Live chat and text messaging can support shorter updates, homework feedback, or extra contact between sessions. These options make scheduling easier and help people fit therapy into busy family lives.
Questions people ask about Melissa
What kinds of concerns can Melissa help with?
She addresses a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, relationship and communication problems, self-esteem, grief, and mood disorders.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is direct and client-centered, focusing on listening first and then teaching practical skills drawn from cognitive behavioral and mindfulness approaches.
What professional background does she bring?
Melissa holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential and has six years of counseling experience plus prior work in school settings that informs her practical approach.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed as an LPC in Texas and practices with that state credential.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She meets via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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