Melissa Perez-Halley, LCSW

Texas · 5 years in practice

Melissa Perez-Halley is a licensed clinical social worker in Texas who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression.

License and registration

LCSW, Texas: 68044 · expires May 2027
NPI: 1376312165 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 5
Languages: English

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.

About Melissa

Melissa Perez-Halley is a licensed clinical social worker in Texas who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. She speaks plainly and focuses on what matters most to each person. Melissa aims to make the first steps into therapy feel manageable and respectful.

Her style is calm and practical. She listens closely and adapts conversation and goals to each person’s situation. Sessions center on real-life problems and workable steps rather than abstract theory.

Background and approach

Melissa draws on several approaches to shape care. She uses systemic ideas to notice patterns between people and contexts. Cognitive behavioral strategies help identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

Client-centered work keeps the person’s goals and perspective at the heart of sessions. She also brings in mindfulness practices and emotionally focused techniques when helpful. These tools are used to build awareness of feelings, strengthen emotional responses, and improve communication skills.

The pace and mix of methods depend on what the person needs. With five years of experience, Melissa tailors plans to each situation. Whether someone wants short-term skills or more open-ended support, she works collaboratively to set goals and track progress.

She encourages straightforward conversation and practical steps each week.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Melissa lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Depression
Abandonment
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Blended family issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Communication problems
Control issues
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fertility issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Immigration issues
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Intellectual disability
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Postpartum depression
Pregnancy and childbirth
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Somatization
Trichotillomania
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Melissa names

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Online support

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Melissa blends Systemic Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in ways that suit online sessions. Systemic Therapy looks at patterns between people and settings and can help identify sources of ongoing stress or relationship strain even when talking remotely. Client-Centered Therapy keeps the session focused on the person's goals and choices, with the therapist following the client's lead and adjusting pacing and topics as needed. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers clear tools and exercises to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which translate well to virtual homework and between-session practice.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about their needs, goals, and preferences and together decide which methods to try first. That collaborative process helps shape a plan that can change over time based on what proves useful.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction and visual cues, phone sessions can work when bandwidth or camera use is limited, and live chat or text messaging can fit brief check-ins or times when a session needs to be short. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around work, caregiving, or travel while keeping focus on progress and practical strategies.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Melissa focus on?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, and depression.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is calm and practical, with listening and collaboration. She adapts sessions to each person and focuses on workable steps.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Melissa has five years of professional experience as a therapist working with the listed concerns and focus areas.

What credentials and region apply to her practice?

She holds an LCSW credential and is licensed in Texas.

Which languages and international arrangements are supported?

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

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