- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship support
- Trauma informed
About Melissa
Melissa Perez-Halley is an LCSW based in Texas who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, trauma, and low self-esteem. She focuses on practical steps clients can use right away. Melissa aims to meet each person where they are and treat them with respect and compassion.
Her style is straightforward and conversational. Sessions are shaped around the client's needs and goals. She listens first, then works with clients to set simple, achievable steps to try between meetings.
Melissa uses several common psychotherapy approaches, including client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, and emotionally-focused ideas. She also draws on mindfulness and motivational interviewing in session when those tools fit the situation.
Over five years of practice, she has supported people facing trauma, relationship conflict, substance concerns, chronic illness and caregiving stress, body image worries, and family-of-origin issues. Her focus includes areas such as attachment concerns, abandonment, blended family adjustments, and communication problems.
Melissa encourages people to be active partners in their care. She tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person's life and pace. Taking the first step can feel hard, and she acknowledges that courage as part of the work.
Her style is straightforward and conversational. Sessions are shaped around the client's needs and goals. She listens first, then works with clients to set simple, achievable steps to try between meetings.
Melissa uses several common psychotherapy approaches, including client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, and emotionally-focused ideas. She also draws on mindfulness and motivational interviewing in session when those tools fit the situation.
Over five years of practice, she has supported people facing trauma, relationship conflict, substance concerns, chronic illness and caregiving stress, body image worries, and family-of-origin issues. Her focus includes areas such as attachment concerns, abandonment, blended family adjustments, and communication problems.
Melissa encourages people to be active partners in their care. She tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person's life and pace. Taking the first step can feel hard, and she acknowledges that courage as part of the work.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySomatic TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
How Melissa's approaches fit with online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person in the room. The therapist listens closely and follows the client's lead to build trust and clarity. This helps when coping with anxiety, relationship tensions, or low self-worth.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. Sessions often involve identifying unhelpful patterns and practicing different responses. This can be useful for stress, depression, and anxiety symptoms.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on how emotions shape relationships and personal reactions. It helps people notice and name feelings, and it supports shifts in how they respond to close others or to difficult memories.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will help clients decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That choice is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. It can reduce travel time and let people schedule appointments around work or caregiving responsibilities. Because specific session formats are not listed in the biography, confirm current options before booking so you know how meetings are conducted. Licensed professionals can use online meetings to deliver the same conversational, skills-based work described above.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Melissa work with most often?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem struggles. Additional focus areas include chronic pain or illness, caregiver stress, communication problems, and family-of-origin issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is conversational and practical. She listens first and then helps set achievable steps clients can try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional work experience as a practicing clinician.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LCSW credential and is licensed in Texas.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
International clients are accepted. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking since specific formats are not listed in the biography.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Melissa?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.