Melissa Tejeda

Melissa Tejeda, LPC, helps people who feel stuck by offering steady, practical support. She listens without judgment and focuses on small, doable steps people can take when anxiety, depression, or past trauma make daily life hard.

Her sessions center on developing coping skills and shifting unhelpful thought patterns. She draws on approaches that encourage clear problem solving and present-focused change. People can expect guidance aimed at reducing distress and improving how they handle stressors.

Melissa spent six years as a therapist and previously worked for ten years as a school counselor with children, teens, and families. That background informs her calm and direct style. She uses techniques from cognitive behavioral work and skills training to help clients change patterns that no longer serve them.

In the room she helps people recognize thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going, then practices alternatives together. Mindfulness and solution-focused strategies are used to build immediate tools for coping and to set realistic goals. She pays attention to relationship patterns and issues that often come up with narcissism and family of origin concerns.

Clients leave sessions with concrete exercises to try between meetings. Melissa emphasizes collaboration and practical progress rather than long lectures. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.

How her approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on active listening and building a strong working relationship. The therapist follows the client's lead, helps clarify goals, and responds with empathy so people feel heard and understood. This approach is useful for addressing self-esteem, grief, and relationship concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Sessions include practical exercises to test and shift unhelpful thoughts and to build new coping habits. CBT often helps with anxiety, depression, and mood issues by giving clear steps to practice between meetings.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and communication. These tools can be helpful for intense emotions, anger, and relationship patterns that keep repeating.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That conversation guides how sessions blend skills, mindfulness, and problem-solving to make steady progress.

Session logistics and formats are not listed here, so confirm available online options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove travel time. Expect practical goal setting, homework between meetings, and a focus on skills you can use in everyday life.