- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Melissa
Melissa Perez-Halley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Texas with five years of professional experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. Melissa also focuses on issues such as attachment difficulties, abandonment concerns, body image, and the challenges that come with caregiving, chronic illness, or family conflict.
Her approach centers on direct conversation and practical steps. Sessions emphasize understanding what matters most right now and breaking larger problems into manageable pieces. She uses several evidence-informed approaches, including client-centered conversation, cognitive behavioral techniques, emotionally-focused work around relationships, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing.
In a session she will listen to what feels urgent and collaborate on small experiments or exercises to try between meetings. That might mean noticing unhelpful thinking patterns, practicing a short mindfulness skill, or experimenting with different ways to bring up a hard topic. Melissa describes therapy as a process of figuring out what helps and adjusting as needed.
She works from Texas and conducts sessions in English. International clients are accepted. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site’s online options.
Her style is straightforward and practical. The focus is on clear goals, usable skills, and steady progress rather than on labels or quick fixes.
How Melissa Uses Therapeutic Approaches in Online Sessions
Melissa often draws on client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and emotionally-focused therapy in online sessions. Client-centered work means the conversation is guided by what the person says is most important and the therapist reflects back to help clarify feelings and priorities. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety, low mood, or stress. Emotionally-focused techniques help people notice and name emotions in relation to close relationships and try different ways of responding to improve connection.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Melissa will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped in the past. That collaborative discussion shapes which techniques are tried and when to switch strategies if something is not helpful.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and offering flexibility around work or caregiving schedules. Therapists commonly adapt exercises, short mindfulness practices, and CBT homework to work well in remote sessions so progress can continue between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. Additional focuses include attachment issues, abandonment, body image, caregiving stress, and family conflict.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses client-centered conversation combined with practical techniques. Sessions often include setting small goals, trying experiments between meetings, and using mindfulness or CBT tools.
What is her professional background?
She has five years of professional experience working with adults on emotional and relational concerns. Her work draws on several clinical approaches listed in her profile.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Texas. Her practice is located in Texas.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
International clients are accepted. Sessions are conducted in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are available.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.