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- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions and trauma
- CBT and EMDR
About Melissa
Melissa Pierce, LPC, is licensed in Texas and has 20 years of professional experience in mental health. She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, anger, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and sleep concerns. She also focuses on concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, body image, chronic illness and pain, caregiver stress, and coping with disasters.
Melissa uses a mix of practical talk therapy and evidence-informed techniques. She describes her work as adapting conversations and plans to what each person needs. Sessions focus on identifying patterns, building coping skills, and addressing the specific problems a person brings to therapy.
Her approach includes Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). She draws on these methods to manage symptoms, process difficult experiences, and change unhelpful thinking and behavior.
Over two decades she has worked across a range of clinical issues. That experience informs how she helps people set goals and track progress. Sessions tend to be practical and aimed at concrete changes rather than abstract theory.
Melissa aims to keep conversations straightforward and respectful. She asks questions, listens, and adjusts strategies as needed. To start, clients follow the site's matching steps and schedule an initial session to discuss goals and next steps.
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How Melissa Uses Evidence-Based Approaches Online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and working from each person's priorities. It helps people clarify what matters to them and decide on practical next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches concrete skills to change them. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and sleep issues. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is a method for processing traumatic memories and reducing their emotional intensity; it is used for trauma and abuse-related concerns.Choosing the right method is part of the work. Melissa discusses goals and preferences with each person and recommends approaches that match those needs. She adjusts methods as progress and feedback indicate what works best.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule by removing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. They also make it simpler to continue care across moves within the same state and to balance appointments with work or caregiving responsibilities.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, anger, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and sleep problems. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, chronic illness, body image, and coping with disasters.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, conversational approach that adapts to each person's needs. Methods include client-centered work alongside CBT, DBT, existential therapy, and EMDR when appropriate.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience in the mental health field. That background informs how she helps people set goals and track progress.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions arranged and paid?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific fees depend on the clients stated location during enrollment.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That initial meeting is used to discuss goals and next steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.