- Values-focused work
- Attachment-informed care
- Practical skills
About Melakee
Melakee Nicholson, LPC, draws on person-centered and evidence-based methods to help people find steadier ground during hard seasons. She decided to become a counselor after seeking help herself and wanting to offer clear, consistent support to others. Her style is warm and practical, focused on helping clients notice what matters and take steps toward it.
Melakee uses a mix of approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She often pairs these with attachment-focused work and emotionally-focused techniques when relationship patterns come up. Sessions aim to clarify values, reduce distressing patterns, and build small, workable habits that fit daily life.
Her background includes two master’s degrees in counseling and marriage and family therapy from Liberty University, and a bachelor’s degree in environmental policy and biology. Melakee holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential in Texas and has been practicing for 10 years. She brings both lived experience and clinical training to her work.
People reach out to Melakee for many concerns, from anxiety and depression to grief, parenting strain, chronic illness, and identity or relationship struggles. She also supports clients facing caregiving stress, compassion fatigue, chronic pain, and life changes. Her approach is collaborative and nonjudgmental - she aims to listen, offer perspective, and help clients find manageable steps forward.
Melakee encourages clients to set goals that feel meaningful. She emphasizes practical tools and regular check-ins so progress is visible. The focus is on helping people regain a sense of agency and move toward the life they want.
Melakee uses a mix of approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She often pairs these with attachment-focused work and emotionally-focused techniques when relationship patterns come up. Sessions aim to clarify values, reduce distressing patterns, and build small, workable habits that fit daily life.
Her background includes two master’s degrees in counseling and marriage and family therapy from Liberty University, and a bachelor’s degree in environmental policy and biology. Melakee holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential in Texas and has been practicing for 10 years. She brings both lived experience and clinical training to her work.
People reach out to Melakee for many concerns, from anxiety and depression to grief, parenting strain, chronic illness, and identity or relationship struggles. She also supports clients facing caregiving stress, compassion fatigue, chronic pain, and life changes. Her approach is collaborative and nonjudgmental - she aims to listen, offer perspective, and help clients find manageable steps forward.
Melakee encourages clients to set goals that feel meaningful. She emphasizes practical tools and regular check-ins so progress is visible. The focus is on helping people regain a sense of agency and move toward the life they want.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
How Melakee’s Approaches Fit Online Work
Melakee blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy in ways that translate well to remote conversation. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and building small actions that move a person toward those values, which can be practiced between sessions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at relationship patterns and emotional bonds, helping people notice how past connections affect current relationships and responses.Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. The therapist will partner with each client to decide which methods make sense based on goals, symptoms, and personal preference. That collaborative decision can shift over time as needs change.
Confirm the session formats before booking so you know what options are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets clients practice skills in their real-life routines and bring examples from day-to-day life into sessions for focused problem solving.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Melakee commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, and challenges tied to chronic illness or caregiving.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is warm and practical, combining acceptance-based work with cognitive and emotionally-focused techniques to help clients notice values and change habits.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Melakee has 10 years of experience working with people on a wide range of emotional and life concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Texas, and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.