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Melissa Perez-Halley, LCSW

  • Experience5 years
  • LocationTexas
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Relationship, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Melissa

Melissa Perez-Halley is a Texas-based LCSW who works with people coping with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. She draws on five years of clinical experience to create individualized care, aiming to meet each client’s needs with sensitivity and respect.

Background and approach

Her practice emphasizes collaboration and practical strategies to help clients build confidence and motivation while addressing underlying patterns that contribute to distress. Her approach blends compassionate, client-centered care with evidence-informed methods to support emotional healing and growth.

Melissa adapts conversations and treatment plans to the uniqueness of each person, helping them explore attachment patterns, communication challenges, and family dynamics when relevant. She welcomes international clients and conducts sessions from Texas, offering multiple formats to fit different schedules and preferences.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that adapt to your needs

Internal Family Systems (IFS) invites clients to meet different parts of themselves with curiosity and compassion, helping to untangle internal conflicts and heal protective or wounded parts that drive anxiety, shame, or self-criticism. This approach can be particularly helpful for people coping with trauma, relationship pain, or persistent internal conflict.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an empathic, nonjudgmental space where the person’s own goals and values guide the work. It supports self-exploration, emotional processing, and building a stronger sense of agency. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop coping skills for stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms.

Melissa approaches treatment collaboratively, recognizing that finding the right mix of methods is part of the therapeutic process. She works with each person to determine which approaches best fit their goals, preferences, and life context, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow work with clients in different locations, and provide multiple ways to stay connected between sessions when needed.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Melissa address?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem challenges, and depression, along with related areas such as attachment issues, communication problems, and family of origin concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and respectful, emphasizing compassion and sensitivity while tailoring dialogue and treatment plans to each client’s unique needs.
What is her professional background?
Melissa has five years of professional experience working with clients on a range of emotional and relational concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is a licensed clinical social worker with the credential TX LCSW 68044, and she practices from Texas.
Does she work with clients who live outside the United States?
Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions with people regardless of their country of residence.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Available session formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are fees and subscription handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySomatic TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English