- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- DBT skills
About Melissa
Melissa Laneaux is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Texas with 15 years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, and relationship or intimacy-related concerns. Melissa emphasizes practical coping skills and steady guidance for people facing strong emotions and life changes.
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside Client-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) tools. Sessions focus on naming emotions, spotting patterns that keep problems going, and trying small changes that feel doable. Conversations are direct and paced to the person’s comfort level.
Melissa helps people work on attachment issues, body image, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, and mood problems including bipolar disorder. She also supports those dealing with post-traumatic stress, self-harm urges, sexual assault and abuse recovery, and substance use struggles. Practical strategies for daily life are a frequent part of her work.
Her style blends listening with concrete skills such as breathing techniques, behavioral experiments, and boundary-setting. She encourages tracking what works between sessions so progress can be measured in simple steps. People who prefer straightforward, skills-focused therapy tend to find this approach useful.
Sessions are conducted in English and are delivered through the practice’s session formats. Cost varies by location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the See online therapy options button.
How Melissa brings EFT and skills work to remote sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people recognize and name difficult feelings and the interaction patterns that keep them stuck. It is often used when emotions are strong and hard to describe, or when attachment-related worries shape reactions. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s experience and priorities, with the therapist listening closely and following the client’s lead to shape sessions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) adds practical tools for changing thought and behavior patterns. CBT techniques can include behavioral experiments and thought tracking to test what actually helps in day-to-day life. Melissa draws on these approaches together, and she will work with each person to decide which methods suit their goals and preferences. Figuring out the best fit is a collaborative part of early sessions.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also let people use quieter surroundings, avoid being on camera for some meetings, or choose a format that matches bandwidth and time constraints. Licensed professionals will discuss which session rhythm and format work best during the first meeting.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related issues, anger, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
Her practice uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy combined with Client-Centered, CBT, and DBT techniques to help name emotions, change unhelpful patterns, and build practical skills.
How much experience does she have?
Melissa has 15 years of clinical experience working with people facing a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location apply?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas and practices there.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Therapy sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with scheduling?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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