- Mindfulness-based CBT
- Trauma-informed care
- Practical coping skills
About Melody
Melody trained in counseling psychology and uses a trauma-informed, strength-based approach. She balances the mind and body in her work and mixes techniques from Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with elements from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Narrative Therapy. Sessions are collaborative and paced to each person's needs.
In the room, she helps clients identify habits that keep them stuck and then practices new ways of responding. She teaches simple tools for anxiety, grief, relationship strain, addiction concerns, and caregiver stress. Practical exercises and short take-home practices are common parts of the work.
Her goal is to help people feel seen and more capable of handling hard moments. Melody aims for progress that feels realistic rather than dramatic overnight change. Clients often leave with clear next steps and skills they can use right away.
Outside of work, Melody enjoys cooking, arts and crafts, and time with family and her four rescue dogs. That balance between personal interests and professional focus informs how she helps people manage life’s roller-coaster moments.
Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
How certain approaches shape online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice their thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and reactions to difficult life changes by teaching flexible ways to respond.Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy combines mindful awareness with practical thinking tools. It helps people interrupt unhelpful thought patterns and develop daily habits to reduce stress and improve sleep and mood.
Narrative Therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves and invites new ways of framing experiences. This approach can help with identity, grief, relationship challenges, and recovery from traumatic events.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose and adapt methods based on their goals, preferred pace, and what feels most useful. That partnership helps shape session content and any take-home practices.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so people can focus on skill practice. Therapists and licensed professionals tailor exercises and homework to fit life at home, at work, or wherever sessions occur, helping clients apply what they learn to everyday situations.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Melody help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, addiction issues, caregiver strain, sleep and eating problems, ADHD, and related challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative, trauma-informed, and strength-based, blending mindful thinking with practical exercises and body-focused techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience as a licensed therapist practicing in Texas.
What credential and location information is available?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.