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Melissa Pierce , LPC

Therapist in Texas

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About Melissa

Melissa Pierce is a licensed mental health professional practicing in Texas with more than 20 years of experience in the field. She brings a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate approach to her work, meeting each person where they are and tailoring conversations and treatment plans to reflect individual needs and goals.

She emphasizes a non-judgmental atmosphere where people can explore the areas they want to address and build toward a more fulfilling life. As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Melissa combines clinical skill with a personal commitment to support, offering steady guidance as clients take the often-difficult first step toward change.

Melissa frames therapy as a collaborative process, adjusting pace and focus to align with each client’s priorities. She encourages courage and persistence while providing consistent professional support throughout the therapeutic journey.

Approaches Melissa Uses and What Online Therapy Offers

Melissa draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to create practical, personalized care. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy and respect and helps people explore their values and build self-understanding in a supportive relationship. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful patterns of thought and behavior, which can be useful for stress, anxiety, and mood-related concerns. DBT teaches skills for managing strong emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and tolerating distress in healthier ways.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Melissa works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so the work stays relevant and effective for the individual.

Online sessions provide flexibility in how therapy happens - Melissa offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to connect with licensed professionals and therapists from wherever the client is located in Texas, helping therapy fit into busy lives while maintaining continuity of care.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Melissa Pierce have?

Melissa Pierce has 20 years of experience working in the field of mental health.

Is Melissa Pierce a licensed therapist?

Yes. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). License details: TX LPC 73854.

In which languages does Melissa Pierce provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Melissa Pierce located?

Melissa Pierce is located in Texas.

How can I work with Melissa Pierce as my therapist?

You can work with Melissa Pierce through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Melissa Pierce work with international clients?

Melissa Pierce does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Melissa Pierce cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseAnger management

Also works with

Relationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English

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