- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Client-Centered work
- Cognitive Behavioral tools
About Melissa
Melissa Perez-Halley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas with five years of professional experience. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, and depression. Melissa helps people who are struggling to manage strong feelings and rebuild everyday functioning.
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside client-centered conversation and cognitive behavioral techniques. Sessions focus on naming emotions, noticing patterns in how people react, and trying new ways of responding. Practical skills and short exercises are often part of the work.
Melissa also draws on mindfulness practices to help people regulate intense feelings. Motivational Interviewing is used when someone is wrestling with change and wants clearer momentum. This mix aims to balance feeling-focused exploration with concrete steps forward.
In sessions she listens for the moments that matter and helps clients make sense of them. She talks through relationship patterns, attachment concerns, and how past experiences shape present struggles. The focus is on what can be changed now and on small, steady shifts.
Her approach is straightforward and conversational. People considering work with her are invited to complete an intake questionnaire and schedule a first session to see how the fit feels.
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Melissa commonly uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people name and track emotions and to notice interaction patterns that keep problems repeating. EFT is helpful when emotions and attachment influences are central to the issue.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which means sessions are guided by the person's concerns and rhythm. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thinking and to practice new behaviors that reduce distress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Melissa will discuss goals and preferences and will collaborate on which methods to emphasize. That makes it easier to adjust the plan if something does not fit or more practical tools are needed.
Session logistics and formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it simpler to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce the time spent traveling. Licensed professionals can use a mix of conversational, skills-based, and emotion-focused techniques to match what someone wants to address.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. Additional areas include attachment issues, communication problems, and family of origin concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style blends Emotionally-Focused Therapy with client-centered conversation and CBT. Sessions balance feeling-focused work with practical skills and short exercises.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of professional work experience as a clinician. That background shapes how she combines different approaches in session.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas. Her practice listing notes Texas as her location.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.
What session formats does she offer?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know what formats are available.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check the platform details for precise pricing in your area.
How do I get started with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
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