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Melissa Mendez, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Melissa is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.8 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Melissa. View 12 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Texas and Oklahoma

Recent reviews

We’ve had 2 sessions, & my expectations for both have been met. I have high hopes for the remainder of my treatment & am putting my trust in Melissa.

Reviewed September 2024

I've greatly enjoyed my therapy sessions with Melissa so far. She is a great listener, creates a safe and comfortable environment, and creates a thought-provoking session. In just a few sessions, I felt a greater sense of peace and feeling for the future.

Reviewed May 2024

More about Melissa

  • 8 years' experience
  • Female
  • LPC

Hello and Welcome,

My name is Melissa and I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in the states of Texas and Oklahoma although currently residing in Waco, TX. My experience in the mental health field has been focused primarily on working with families with young children and the specific challenges that face families, parents, and children. Since the beginning of the pandemic, I have been working to build my telehealth therapy practice. I have been providing EMDR therapy to treat trauma and other issues for the past three years and have seen the effectiveness of the treatment ...

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Specialties

Stress Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Depression LGBT Relationship issues Family conflicts Parenting issues Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder
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Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Melissa Mendez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326676610.

  • LPC · Texas · 76961 · Expires February 2027
  • LPC · Oklahoma · LPC07519 · Expires June 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, sometimes called teletherapy, refers to talk therapy delivered remotely through digital platforms, such as video calls, phone calls, or chat. It can be a great option for people who face barriers to traditional face-to-face therapy, such as those living in remote areas, individuals with mobility issues, or people with busy schedules that make it difficult to attend in-person sessions.

Teletherapy also offers greater convenience and flexibility, allowing clients to access care from the comfort of their homes. Research shows that the treatment outcomes with online counseling are often just as effective as with traditional therapy, providing a viable alternative for individuals seeking mental health support.

Reviews for Melissa Mendez

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.8

12 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Easy Amazing Comfortable Helpful Listens Supportive The best Anxiety Attentive

We’ve had 2 sessions, & my expectations for both have been met. I have high hopes for the remainder of my treatment & am putting my trust in Melissa.

Reviewed September 2024

I've greatly enjoyed my therapy sessions with Melissa so far. She is a great listener, creates a safe and comfortable environment, and creates a thought-provoking session. In just a few sessions, I felt a greater sense of peace and feeling for the future.

Reviewed May 2024

I have been to many therapists and counselors over the last 20+ years. By far, Melissa is the best and I trusted her very quickly! She is a wonderful fit to help me finally start healing, to grow stronger, and also learn to love myself… lots to work through, but she is such a good listener that she is likely to draw it out of me without even knowing what I said. I thoroughly trust her and find her f Ed ack and wisdom to be so helpful. I hope she will be with me for a long time!

Reviewed July 2021

Amazing! She is the best therapist I have ever had! In one year of working with her I have improved more than the past five years of therapy prior.

Reviewed June 2021

Melissa is always respectful and attentive. She really listens and HEARS what I have to say and responds to me in a way that I understand. She is supportive of me and it is obvious that she actually cares and does her homework in looking for appropriate methods of treatment for my particular knot of issues. She never rushes me and is gentle, confident, and patient with her questions and suggestions. She knows how to communicate with me, which isn’t always easy and builds trust, which also isn’t always easy with me. I enjoy my sessions with Melissa and would highly recommend her to anyone. She is a great match for me and I appreciate her help. ~C. R. Smith

Reviewed June 2021

Melissa Mendez is immensely supportive and helpful. She is respectful and there are nothing but good things to say about her.

Reviewed April 2021

Amazing!!!! Really great! I have made great progress

Reviewed February 2021

I tell people about my therapist and better help all the time! I feel like I was matched up so well, and love video calls, especially right now! Thanks Melissa, you are really helping me to live and grow!

Reviewed November 2020

Melissa is warm, polite, professional, and easy to connect with. I feel comfortable being fully open during our sessions. I feel that the time is used efficiently. I look forward to continuing to work with Melissa in reaching my mental health goals.

Reviewed July 2020

Keep up the awesome work!

Reviewed June 2020

I am so grateful betterhelp.com aligned me with Melissa Mendez. I am 46-years-old and had resigned myself to living with a constant inner battle between depression, anxiety, and my desire to live a positive life. The war I have raged on a daily basis to rise above feeling depressed and out-of-control in order to be a positive, productive member of the human race has been exhausting. We had our first EMDR session today and I have hope, for the first time in a really long time, that my secret, inner war could get easier for me.

Reviewed May 2020

I think Melissa is fantastic and really listens and understands what I want to work on and has great suggestions and helps make me aware of things that I have never noticed.

Reviewed May 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Melissa Mendez offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Melissa Mendez works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Melissa Mendez speak?

Melissa Mendez speaks English.

How many years of experience does Melissa Mendez have?

Melissa Mendez has 8 years of experience.

Where is Melissa Mendez licensed to practice?

Melissa Mendez is licensed to practice in Texas and Oklahoma.

Does Melissa Mendez accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Melissa Mendez does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Melissa Mendez offer?

Melissa Mendez offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Melissa Mendez?

Melissa Mendez can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Melissa Mendez?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.