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Dr. Melissa Galica, 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.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Melissa. View 39 reviews
Great news, Melissa is accepting new clients!
She is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Texas

Recent reviews

Dr. Galicia has been a lot of help in the past and I am looking forward to working with her again

Reviewed May 2024

Melissa is absolutely amazing! She listens

Reviewed September 2023

More about Melissa

  • 8 years' experience
  • Female
  • LPC

Hi, I'm Dr. G,

I have 9 years of counseling experience through the lifespan from 6 to 96. I also hold degrees in Sociology and Women's Studies and Counselor Education with LPC licensing. I have a Ph.D. in Counselor Education. As a counselor, the therapies I use often include CBT, DBT, solution-focused, motivational interviewing, and narrative therapy. I am passionate about LBGTQIA+, college students, postpartum mothers, and other therapists.

I am easy-going, flexible, and willing to listen.

I am excited you stopped by today, seeking help is the hardest step, let's do the next steps together.

Other considerations to help make your choice:

I am available: M-F: 9 am - 2:00 pm for phone calls, and live messages I am unable to provide live video at this time.

I am not available on weekends.

I check all messages up until 5 pm each weekday

All sessions are 30 minutes long

**Video disclaimer: A "promise response" DOES NOT equate to a promise of treatment services.**

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes Addictions LGBT Relationship issues Family conflicts Grief Parenting issues Anger management Career difficulties Coaching Compassion fatigue Adoption and foster care Aging and geriatric issues Attachment issues Body image Caregiver issues and stress Co-morbidity Communication problems Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Dissociation Divorce and separation Family problems Fertility issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Hospice and end-of-life counseling Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Midlife crisis Postpartum depression Pregnancy and childbirth Self-love Women's issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Dr. Melissa Galica's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528616554.

  • LPC · Texas · 76014 · Expires October 2026

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 allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Dr. Melissa Galica

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

Overall rating:

4.5

39 reviews

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Dr. Galicia has been a lot of help in the past and I am looking forward to working with her again

Reviewed May 2024

Melissa is absolutely amazing! She listens

Reviewed September 2023

Mrs. Galica has been a great help to me. Very supportive and responsive.

Reviewed July 2023

Very helpful and understandable to my need n problem

Reviewed March 2023

Melissa is wonderful!

Reviewed February 2023

She's great funny and listens

Reviewed January 2023

Easy to talk too, responsive via the app as well. More conversation than anything which I like, had a therapist before where it was just me talking and didn’t like that.

Reviewed January 2023

Melissa has helped me so much over the past two months. She is understanding, kind, a wonderful listener and professional. She really cares about you and your situation and it shows. She gave me the corrective thinking, tough love and guidance I really needed. She has helped me so much and I can’t thank her enough for it.

Reviewed December 2022

She’s the most amazing therapist I’ve had. She’s like a friend to talk to who seems to know what to exactly say. I highly recommend.

Reviewed August 2022

She is amazing.

Reviewed July 2022

I've been with Melissa for so long it feels natural to speak with her and work through my challenges. I enjoy being able to send a message at any point of the day and have feedback, assurance and guidance beyond waiting for our session.

Reviewed May 2022

Great listener!

Reviewed May 2022

She is an amazing person, very helpful and listens to everything.

Reviewed April 2022

She is the best for me, hands down.

Reviewed April 2022

I’ve always been nervous about therapy and emotionally opening up and I was amazed at the naturalness I had during sessions with Melissa. It feels more like talking to a friend than anything else. So grateful for her insight and professionalism and being able to balance that with a comfortable and personable environment.

Reviewed January 2022

She's amazing and helps with situations that may be difficult or embarrassing to talk about.

Reviewed December 2021

Ms. Galica has been incredible. She really helps me whenever I have my sessions and she makes me feel like i’m talking to a friend rather than a therapist. The conversation is always fluid snd I have seen a lot of changes in my life for the better since i started working with her

Reviewed December 2021

Melissa is a great and empathetic listener and helped me a lot to untie many knots that lead to several "aha" moments. She give constructive advice and provides clear guidance as to what to do or think about in more depths, if applicable. She has been a pillar to much personal growth for me this year. She only does counseling over phone only at this time and I must say that I prefer it this way. In the past I had found myself often too self-conscious in face to face sessions with previous therapists. So, if she were to provide the option for face to face sessions, I probably would prefer to continue over phone only.

Reviewed December 2021

Amazing isn't enough of a descriptor when talking about Missy. She is professional while still being warm, kind, and non-judgmental. Her sessions feel like you are just talking with a friend who gives advice that you can trust and put into practice. In the end, you feel lighter even when the topic is weighty. You are making a great choice when choosing her as your therapist.

Reviewed November 2021

Melissa is awesome!! I know she’s busy but she always responds to me. She is encouraging and has a lot of good insight. Easy to talk to.

Reviewed November 2021

Melissa is very kind, supportive, and comforting. I'm so glad I get to work with her!

Reviewed September 2021

Melissa made me feel comfortable and actually listened to me. After only a few sessions she has helped me build confidence to set boundaries with people, identify things that give me anxiety, and tools to alleviate some of my anxiety.

Reviewed September 2021

I have stayed with Melissa my whole time on better help because I've valued and enjoyed her involvement in my journey.

Reviewed September 2021

Melissa is extremely compassionate, skilled, and kind. She is so easy to talk to during my session and I really appreciate her warmth and use of humor! I feel fortunate to have her as my counselor and I have seen personal growth in myself since beginning my journey with Betterhelp a few months ago. Thanks, Melissa! :-)))

Reviewed August 2021

I’ve had 3 sessions with Melissa and she is fantastic! Funny when appropriate, but down to business. So supportive.

Reviewed August 2021

Melissa is the sole reason why I have stayed with BetterHelp for therapy. She has a very caring, and fun personality and she understands the severity of things while also making you feel like it’s okay to laugh along the way. I would recommend her 1000% times over.

Reviewed August 2021

I highly recommend Missy. She is a bright light and has a spectacular personality unlike anyone else I know. She is kind, helpful and funny. She is also very well accomplished and an expert in her craft. She helped me through a time I didn’t think I could ever get through and for that I am forever grateful. Missy is one of a kind!

Reviewed July 2021

Melissa has been wonderful!!! She is very funny but also is "matter of fact" which I love. I need to hear the truth...Sometimes it's the hard truth but I'm so glad to have her!

Reviewed June 2021

Melissa is really nice and down to earth. I appreciate her friendly spirit she brings to my counseling.

Reviewed June 2021

So far she has been the best therapist I've had. She's understanding, positive, but not afraid to get to the point. Sweet and fun to chat with aside from therapy and very comforting in times of need.

Reviewed May 2021

Understanding and outgoing! I really appreciate the fact that she let’s me speak without always jumping in. Gives great advice and ways to improve on myself.

Reviewed May 2021

So far I'm very happy to have someone who can give me a different perspective on things. Excited for what the future brings with her help.

Reviewed April 2021

Love her! She is wonderful to talk to

Reviewed April 2021

So far my sessions have been good. And I look forward to our live chat.

Reviewed March 2021

She very out going understanding of things and helps in different ways. Highly recommend

Reviewed March 2021

Melissa is relatable and has a variety of life experiences.

Reviewed March 2021

She’s a very sweet woman. I’m very comfortable speaking with her about the things that trouble me a lot to the little stressors in my life. I highly recommend if you’re looking for someone whose actually going to listen to you and give a response that doesn’t sound repetitive

Reviewed March 2021

Melissa is the best! She has been super helpful during this very stressful period in my life professionally, personally, emotionally, etc... Very grateful for her!!!!

Reviewed November 2020

Missy is an excellent therapist and I would recommend her to anyone! She is an active listener and gives great advice when needed. 10/10!

Reviewed November 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Dr. Melissa Galica offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Dr. Melissa Galica 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 Dr. Melissa Galica speak?

Dr. Melissa Galica speaks English.

How many years of experience does Dr. Melissa Galica have?

Dr. Melissa Galica has 8 years of experience.

Where is Dr. Melissa Galica licensed to practice?

Dr. Melissa Galica is licensed to practice in Texas.

Does Dr. Melissa Galica accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Dr. Melissa Galica 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 Dr. Melissa Galica offer?

Dr. Melissa Galica offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Dr. Melissa Galica?

Dr. Melissa Galica 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 Dr. Melissa Galica?

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.

Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.

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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.