Melisa Smith (she/her)

LPC
Accepting Clients

I'm Melisa. I enjoy connecting with people and helping them move from where they are to where they want to be.

Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas

Services

About My Clients

Are you a teen, adult, or couple wrestling in your relationships to keep them civil? Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, or adjustment disorder that has you teeter-tottering between anxiety and depression? Has trauma, grief, or codependency stifled you and stopped you from moving forward? My practice is a safe space where we can meet virtually. During our time together, you will learn to breathe again.

My Background and Approach

I served in leadership positions in a church environment for many years. I found that people would come to me for help and guidance during that time. I learned to be a great listener without judgment. This gave others peace. I then decided to get my Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling from a nationally recognized seminary, Dallas Theological Seminary. I am licensed in the state of Texas as a Professional Counselor.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I am a Christian. I am an ordained minister and Christian counselor. I believe in extending love and compassion to all, no matter who they are. I honestly believe that Jesus did not practice all of the guilt, blaming, and finger-wagging that we practice. He interacted with others with love and kindness. I believe in treating everyone with respect and dignity.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Couples Counseling Family Systems
Other Techniques
  • Anger Management Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Contemplative Therapy
  • Couples Counseling
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Family Systems
  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Past Life Regression Therapy
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)
  • Integrative Therapy
  • Trauma Therapy
  • Philosophical Counseling
  • Relationship Counseling

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Relationship Issues
Other Issues
  • Abuse
  • ADHD Therapists
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Burnout
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Violence or Intimate Partner Violence
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief or Loss
  • Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
  • Polyamorous and Open Relationships
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse or Assault
  • Spirituality
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • Systemic Oppression Therapy
  • Teen Issues
  • Veterans/Military Service
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Christianity
  • Interfaith
  • Multifaith

At A Glance

  • Experience: 1 year of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $120 - 150/session

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