About

Melissa Perez-Halley, LCSW, is a licensed clinician in Texas with five years of professional experience. Her practice addresses stress and anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, and challenges related to self esteem and motivation. She also attends to a range of additional areas including abandonment, attachment issues, BDSM and kink matters, blended family dynamics, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, domestic violence, substance concerns, family of origin issues, fertility matters, forgiveness, and feelings of guilt and shame.

She tailors dialog and treatment plans to the specific needs of each person, drawing on client-centered methods as well as cognitive behavioral, emotionally-focused, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic approaches. Her practice emphasizes respectful, sensitive, and compassionate engagement. She recognizes that beginning therapy requires courage and notes that taking that first step is meaningful.

Sessions are organized collaboratively with clear goals and methods that fit the individual’s situation. Melissa maintains licensure in Texas and presents her clinical offerings with an emphasis on adapting the therapeutic process to what a person identifies as most helpful.
Location:
Texas, United States
Years Experience:
5
Gender:
Female
Languages Spoken:
English
Therapist of Color:
Yes
Communication Options:
Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem, Depression
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Family of origin issues, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Hoarding, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Postpartum depression, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Somatization, Trichotillomania, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Systemic Therapy

Credentials & Verification

  • Credentials: TX LCSW 68044
  • NPI Number: 1376312165
  • License: LCSW (Texas)

Online therapy approaches and access

Melissa offers remote sessions using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. She adapts dialog and treatment planning to each person, working collaboratively to choose methods that match stated goals and preferences.

Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior and practicing concrete skills to shift unhelpful responses. Emotionally-focused therapy concentrates on understanding emotional experience and attachment-related patterns, particularly within relationships and interpersonal interactions. Mindfulness therapy emphasizes present-moment awareness and practical exercises that can be integrated into daily routines.

These approaches can be combined and adjusted over time. Melissa uses client-centered principles to keep the person’s perspective central and may incorporate motivational interviewing or psychodynamic ideas when they align with the agreed plan. Online sessions are delivered through video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to meet different communication preferences.

What is Melissa's professional experience?

Melissa Perez-Halley has five years of professional work experience as a licensed clinical social worker.

What licenses or credentials does she hold?

She is an LCSW licensed in Texas. License details are TX LCSW 68044.

Which languages does she speak?

The profile lists English as the language provided.

Where is she based?

Melissa is licensed and based in Texas.

How can sessions be conducted?

Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does she accept clients outside the United States?

Yes. The profile indicates she accepts international clients.

What does therapy cost?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with her?

To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire.