Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
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My name is Melissa and I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in the states of Texas and Oklahoma although currently residing in Waco, TX. My experience in the mental health field has been focused primarily on working with families with young children and the specific challenges that face families, parents, and children. Since the beginning of the pandemic, I have been working to build my telehealth therapy practice. I have been providing EMDR therapy to treat trauma and other issues for the past three years and have seen the effectiveness of the treatment that is an evidence-based therapy for treatment of PTSD and additional mental health challenges including depression and anxiety. I work diligently to help my clients manage trauma responses, anxiety symptoms, depression symptoms, and relational challenges that are often present when dealing with a mental health struggle.
I was led to the mental health field after completing my undergraduate degree at Texas A&M University in Nutritional Sciences. I have been working exclusively online since the beginning of the pandemic. I have continued to focus on identifying trauma responses and helping our nervous systems regulate after exposure to stress, adversity, and trauma. I have 8 years experience working with depression, anxiety, and PTSD symptoms and the courageous clients that are seeking help and hoping for a more peaceful way of living.
My style as a therapist is typically warm but direct, collaborative, and mindful of your personal autonomy. I find myself using person-centered, attachment-informed, trauma-informed, and integrative treatment approaches to tailor your treatment plan to best meet your needs. I work best with individuals who are interested in self -reflection and developing a growth mindset. I utilize evidence-based treatments primarily including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI), Circle of Security Parenting (COS-P), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI). In my experience, each client has unique needs that dictate the length of therapy. I believe in both structure and flexibility in therapy.
After reading all of that, I want you to know I’m a real person just like you who is trying to live a fulfilling, meaningful life. I do not believe that therapy is a quick fix for all that ails but I do believe that with time, effort, and consistency we can work together to tap in to your innate resources to move toward wellness. As a person who has been on both sides of the proverbial couch, I know that therapy can be a powerful and important part of the journey! I wish you all the best as you carefully search for and select a clinician. If you choose, I look forward to being a part of your journey.
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Melissa Mendez is a licensed professional counselor who resides in Waco, Texas and holds counseling licenses to practice in both Texas and Oklahoma. Over eight years in the mental health field, her work has concentrated on supporting families with young children and addressing the particular challenges parents and children face.
Since the start of the pandemic she has focused on building an online therapy practice and has been working exclusively through telehealth. For the past three years she has provided Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy to treat trauma and related concerns, and she has observed its effectiveness for symptoms of PTSD as well as depression and anxiety.
Melissa emphasizes identifying trauma responses and helping nervous systems regulate after exposure to stress, adversity, and trauma. She works diligently to help clients manage trauma reactions, anxiety, depression, and the relational challenges that often accompany mental health struggles.
Her path to counseling followed an undergraduate degree in Nutritional Sciences from Texas A&M University. Her therapeutic style is warm yet direct, collaborative, and respectful of a client’s autonomy. She most often draws on person-centered, attachment-informed, trauma-informed, and integrative approaches to tailor treatment to each person’s needs.
She typically works with individuals interested in self-reflection and developing a growth mindset, using evidence-based methods such as EMDR, Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI), Circle of Security Parenting (COS-P), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI). In her experience, the length of therapy varies by individual needs, and she values both structure and flexibility in planning treatment.
Melissa notes that she is a real person pursuing a meaningful life like her clients, and she does not present therapy as a quick fix. Rather, she believes that with time, effort, and consistency people can access their innate resources and move toward greater wellness. Having sat on both sides of the proverbial couch, she recognizes the significance therapy can hold and she wishes those seeking help well as they select a clinician.
For many common concerns – including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and life transitions – online therapy can be as effective as traditional in-person sessions. Research and clinical experience support its use for these typical mental health challenges.
One major benefit of online therapy is flexibility. Individuals can meet with licensed professionals in whatever format feels most comfortable, whether that is a video call, a phone session, live chat, or in-app messaging. This adaptability makes it easier to fit therapeutic work into a busy life.
All participating therapists are licensed professionals, and clients have the option to change therapists if they feel a different fit would be more helpful. Online therapy offers a practical and accessible way to engage in evidence-based care for common concerns while maintaining the same professional standards as in-person treatment.
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