Melissa Lauer, LPC — Therapist in Texas

Hi there, I'm Melissa!

I am so glad you are here. I believe therapy is a collaborative journey, where your story, strengths, and goals guide our work together. My approach is based on compassion, practicality, and respect. I want you to feel safe and relaxed as we navigate whatever life has thrown our way together.

My focus

I help and support people who are navigating big life transitions, feeling stuck, or ready for change. I work with people experiencing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, or simply wanting to feel more fulfilled.

My approach

My approach is collaborative, focused on your goals, down-to-earth, and laced with a bit of humor. I use a mix of approaches like CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, and mindfulness because I believe not one size fits all. We find the best means as we explore and make changes along the way to make sure we have an actual, doable everyday life change.

My communication style

My communication style is down-to-earth and inviting. I love to use humor, but will challenge you when need be. I can be blunt but always supportive without any judgment.

My journey to mental healthcare

My journey began as an educator, which I loved, but I wanted to help people on a more personal level, so I became a counselor in the education system and now a licensed therapist. I take comfort in helping others sort through their struggles and love being there when we look back and can laugh at them.

My goals for you

We will work together to set goals, and we will celebrate progress, explore setbacks, and continue to build skills you can use on your own, as well as be able to recognize situations in which to use those skills.

Our first session

Our first session will focus on getting to know each other. You will share what brought you to therapy and what you would like to work on. I would like to know what you have already tried. We can set some starting goals together, and my goal will be for you to leave feeling heard and hopeful.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx
Christian

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Reality Therapy

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Focus populations

Body Positivity

LGBTQIA+

Single Mother

Gay

Lesbian

Non-Binary

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Minors
Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Sidecar Health
Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Masters of Education (MED) in Guidance and Counseling from University of Texas-Pan American.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Melissa Lauer