Melissa Perez-Halley, LCSW

Texas · 5 years in practice

Melissa Perez-Halley is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, trauma and self-esteem concerns.

License and registration

LCSW, Texas: 68044 · expires May 2027
NPI: 1376312165 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 5
Languages: English

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.

About Melissa

Melissa Perez-Halley is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, trauma and self-esteem concerns. She works with clients to build practical coping skills and clearer communication. Her approach aims to make therapy feel straightforward and doable for busy lives.

With five years of professional experience, Melissa uses a mix of approaches that fit each person’s situation. She draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at emotional patterns in close relationships.

Background and approach

She also uses client-centered methods to keep sessions focused on what matters most to the individual. Melissa blends cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Mindfulness practices are offered to reduce overwhelm and increase present-moment awareness.

Motivational interviewing helps when people are ready to make changes but feel unsure how to begin. In sessions she listens with respect and sensitivity, then tailors conversation and goals to each person. Expect clear, concrete suggestions and moments to reflect on feelings and choices.

The goal is steady progress you can notice between meetings. Melissa is licensed in Texas as an LCSW. She offers therapy in English and is willing to work with international clients.

Her style is direct but compassionate, aiming to help people feel more capable managing life’s stresses.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Melissa lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Depression
Abandonment
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Blended family issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Communication problems
Control issues
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fertility issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Immigration issues
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Intellectual disability
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Postpartum depression
Pregnancy and childbirth
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Somatization
Trichotillomania
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Melissa names

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Online support

How Melissa Uses Therapy Approaches Online

Melissa commonly blends Emotionally-Focused Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy to support people working through relationship concerns and strong emotions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps identify interaction patterns and the underlying feelings that drive them, which can be useful for repairing connection or reducing distress. Client-Centered Therapy keeps the session focused on the client's priorities, with the therapist following the client's lead and responding with empathy and respect.

She also incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools to spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. CBT techniques are practical and often used to reduce anxiety and low mood by practicing different thought patterns and small behavior changes. Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process; the therapist will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals, comfort level, and pace.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let people work face-to-face when convenient, phone sessions can be easier when a quieter setting or lower bandwidth is needed, live chat supports shorter check-ins, and ongoing messaging is useful for steady support between sessions. These options offer flexibility so therapy can fit into work, family, and travel schedules.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Melissa help with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, trauma and self-esteem issues. She also addresses related areas like body image, communication problems, caregiver stress, and substance concerns.

What is her therapy style like?

Sessions are practical and person-focused. She listens closely and offers clear strategies while keeping the client's goals central to the work.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has five years of professional experience working with adults on a range of concerns including trauma, relationship issues, and mood struggles.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Texas. Her credential is shown as TX LCSW.

Which languages are offered and can she work internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How do costs and billing work?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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