Melissa Tejeda , LPC

Melissa Tejeda, LPC, supports people who feel stuck or overwhelmed by emotional distress, helping them move toward greater wellness and renewed momentum in life. She focuses on easing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and the lingering effects of past trauma while guiding clients to rediscover a sense of peace and possibility.

Working in a respectful, nonjudgmental atmosphere, she helps individuals build practical coping strategies and develop healthier ways of viewing themselves. Her clinical approach is informed by experience in both private practice and work as a school counselor with children, teens, and families, allowing her to adapt interventions to diverse needs and life stages.

Melissa uses evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Positive Psychology, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) for trauma to address patterns of thinking, strengthen resilience, and process difficult memories. As an LPC - a Licensed Professional Counselor - she collaborates with clients to set goals and apply skills that make day-to-day challenges more manageable and meaningful.

Approaches and Online Support with Melissa Tejeda

Melissa Tejeda integrates Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to tailor care to each person. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, accepting therapeutic relationship where the client’s experience guides the work; it helps people feel heard and develop their own solutions. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, offering practical tools for managing anxiety, depression, and everyday stressors.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Melissa works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts techniques over time so the plan remains aligned with progress and changing priorities.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals. These formats offer flexibility for scheduling, allow sessions from home or work, and create more ways to stay connected between appointments, helping therapy fit into busy lives.