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Melissa Tejeda, LPC

  • Experience6 years
  • LocationTexas
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Melissa

Melissa Tejeda, LPC, focuses on helping people who feel stuck by addressing issues like depression, anxiety, trauma, and ADHD. She frames therapy around practical coping skills and clearer self-perception so clients can regain a sense of forward motion and emotional balance.

Background and approach

Melissa emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental stance and works to create an environment where clients can explore painful experiences and learn tools for daily life. Her professional background blends six years of clinical experience with a prior decade as a School Counselor working with children, teens, and families.

Melissa uses evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy alongside mindfulness and solution-focused techniques to tailor support to each person’s needs. She holds an LPC and is licensed in Texas (TX LPC 77204).

Sessions are provided in English and offered through a variety of online formats to fit different schedules and preferences.

Approaches that guide online therapy and how they help



Melissa frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in online work. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and managing ADHD-related challenges. DBT emphasizes building emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills, which helps people navigate intense feelings and improve communication.

Finding the right approach is collaborative; Melissa will work with each client to determine which methods suit their goals, preferences, and presenting concerns. She combines client-centered listening with targeted skills training so treatment evolves based on what is most helpful for the individual.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats can make it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other obligations, and they allow therapists and clients to focus on practical strategies and progress regardless of location.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, ADHD, relationship and family issues, grief, addictions, and a range of mood and intimacy-related challenges.
How would you describe the therapeutic approach and style?
Therapy emphasizes a client-centered, nonjudgmental stance combined with practical, skills-based techniques drawn from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused approaches.
What is Melissa Tejeda's professional background?
She has six years of clinical experience plus ten years as a School Counselor working with children, teens, and families, bringing both school-based and independent practice perspectives.
What credentials and location are on record?
Melissa is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with Texas license TX LPC 77204 and practices from Texas.
In which languages can sessions be offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available for online work?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English