Hi there, I'm Marilee!

I have been practicing for almost 4 years. I received my bachelor's in Psychology from Texas Tech University and my master's in Counseling from the University of Texas Permian Basin. As a first-generation Mexican-American, I deeply connect with how our cultural backgrounds affect our lives. I provide therapy in both Spanish and English.

My focus

I enjoy working with couples, adolescents, and adults the most. I like working with people who are truly invested in therapy and eager to apply changes to their lives. I like working with individuals who are trying to break generational trauma and have strong cultural factors affecting their mental health.

My approach

I often integrate humanistic and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to provide a comprehensive approach to healing. I also use Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to support your growth and well-being.

My communication style

I strive to create a welcoming and secure environment during our sessions, fostering a space where you can feel at ease and encouraged to express yourself openly. My primary objective is to support comfort and facilitate meaningful communication.

My journey to mental healthcare

Having experienced the impact of mental health stigma during my upbringing, I am deeply committed to breaking generational cycles that hinder individuals from embracing alternative approaches. My Hispanic background has further fueled my passion for promoting mental health awareness across diverse cultures.

My goals for you

I use a collaborative approach to goal setting by gathering insights about your needs and preferences while integrating my professional expertise to allow us to identify strategies that genuinely promote your growth and mental well-being.

Our first session

In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions and identifying the challenges you face and want to work on. We will begin establishing goals and building the client-therapist relationship.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Attachment-based

Child/Parent Psychotherapy

Compassion Focused

EMDR

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Gottman Method

Humanistic

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Play Therapy

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

+ 15 more

Focus populations

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

LGBTQIA+

Transgender

+ 3 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors
Preteens
Children

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

All Savers
Ambetter
Anthem
Ascension-SmartHealth
BCBS Federal Employee Program (FEP)

+ 36 more

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master's in Counseling (MC) from University of Texas Permian Basin.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

In-person sessions

620 N Grant Ave, Odessa, TX 79761

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Marilee Melendez