Melissa Tejeda , LPC

Melissa Tejeda is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who supports people coping with emotional distress that can leave them feeling hopeless and stuck. She focuses on helping individuals find relief from depression, anxiety, and the lingering effects of past trauma, guiding them toward greater wellness and forward motion in life.

Working from a nonjudgmental perspective, Melissa helps clients build practical coping skills and healthier ways of seeing themselves. Her approach emphasizes developing tools that can be used in everyday situations to manage symptoms, improve relationships, and restore a sense of agency.

Melissa's clinical background includes three years in private practice and ten years serving as a School Counselor for children, teens, and their families. She draws on therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Positive Psychology, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) for trauma to tailor treatment to each person's needs. As an LPC, she combines experience with evidence-informed techniques to support recovery and personal growth.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Melissa often uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a supportive space where clients' own goals and insights guide the work; this approach emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration to help people feel understood and empowered. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another frequent method - it focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is useful for anxiety, depression, and many mood-related concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is used when emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness are priorities - it teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Melissa works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to determine which methods best match an individual's needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to maintain continuity during life changes. These options provide flexibility in scheduling, allow practice of new skills in real-world settings, and help clients access consistent support from a licensed therapist regardless of geographic constraints.