- CBT techniques
- Emotion-focused work
- Mindfulness practice
About Melissa
Melissa Perez-Halley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas with five years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. Melissa also addresses related issues such as attachment worries, family of origin problems, body image, caregiver stress, and substance-related concerns.
Her approach centers on clear conversation and practical techniques. She uses client-centered methods to listen and follow the person's priorities. She pairs that with cognitive behavioral tools to notice unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors.
Melissa also draws on emotionally-focused ideas to look at how feelings affect close relationships. Mindfulness practices are used to help ground attention in the present moment. Motivational interviewing is applied when someone needs help finding the next move toward change.
In sessions she focuses on respectful, direct dialogue and developing a plan together. She adjusts the pace and strategies to what a person is ready to try. That might mean working on immediate coping skills, improving communication, or digging into past patterns that keep repeating.
Practical matters are kept simple: she asks about goals, suggests options, and checks in about progress. People who want to start are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online options button.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the person's priorities. Online sessions can recreate that by leaving space for the client's concerns and shaping each visit around what matters most in the moment. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) involves noticing thoughts and trying new behaviors; in video or phone sessions the therapist can guide practical exercises, homework, and skill practice between meetings.Finding the right approach is usually a collaborative process. Melissa will work with each person to decide which methods to try first based on their goals, what has helped before, and their comfort with different techniques. That choice can change over time as progress is reviewed together.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people appreciate online sessions because they can fit a short check-in into a busy day, avoid travel time, or choose a format that needs less bandwidth such as a phone call for quieter audio-only conversations. Therapists and licensed professionals use these formats to help make therapy easier to schedule and integrate into everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Melissa works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, and depression. She also addresses related areas like attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, and substance concerns.
How does she approach therapy?
Her style blends client-centered listening with practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and emotionally-focused work. She uses mindfulness and motivational interviewing when those fit a person's goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of professional work experience as an LCSW practicing in Texas.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, credentialed as TX LCSW, and practices out of Texas.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does the subscription cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.