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Melissa Robles , LPC

  • Experience5 years
  • LocationLouisiana
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Family, and Career
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Melissa

Melissa Robles is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana with five years of experience across schools, short-term inpatient hospitals, clinics, and community agencies.

Background and approach

She has supported people navigating trauma, sexual abuse, depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, career transitions, life changes, and interactions with the legal system, offering both individual and group work informed by that range of settings. Her approach is warm and inviting, centered on building trust and creating a space where therapy can unfold naturally.

She blends several methods - including Internal Family Systems, cognitive behavioral techniques, trauma-focused care, psychodynamic perspectives, and solution-focused strategies - to shape a plan that fits each person's needs. Melissa emphasizes a holistic, multicultural, and integrative stance and adapts interventions to match clients' goals and current circumstances.

Clients who prefer an empathic, adaptable therapist who values genuine connection and even the healing power of laughter may find her style accessible. She offers sessions across multiple formats and works collaboratively to identify practical steps toward the changes people seek.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Internal Family Systems (IFS) views a person as made up of distinct parts and an observing core; therapy helps people understand and relate to those parts to reduce inner conflict and improve self-leadership. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and stress management. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on processing traumatic experiences and building coping strategies to reduce trauma-related distress and improve daily functioning.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to explore goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past, adjusting methods as needed to find the best fit for each person’s situation.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options allow clients to schedule care around work, family, and life demands while maintaining continuity of treatment with a licensed professional in Louisiana.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Melissa commonly address?
She works with a broad set of issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related difficulties, grief, parenting and self-esteem concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The style is warm, inviting, and collaborative, aiming to build trust while tailoring techniques to each client's needs and goals.
What is her clinical background and experience?
Melissa has five years of experience and has provided care in schools, short-term inpatient mental health hospitals, clinics, and agency settings, including both group and individual work.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Louisiana under LA LPC 7818.
Which language(s) are sessions offered in and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available with this therapist?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How does payment and cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesSelf esteem

Additional focus areas

Body imageCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDomestic violenceFamily problemsForgivenessLife purposeMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Psychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Louisiana

Languages

English