Melissa Tejeda , LPC

Melissa Tejeda assists people who feel stuck or overwhelmed by emotional distress, offering practical pathways toward relief and forward movement. She specializes in addressing depression, anxiety, and the lingering effects of past trauma, helping individuals reclaim a sense of wellbeing and purpose. In a nonjudgmental setting she guides clients to build effective coping strategies and cultivate healthier perceptions of themselves.

Her clinical background includes three years in private practice and ten years serving as a School Counselor working with children, teens, and their families. Melissa utilizes approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Positive Psychology, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) for trauma. She holds the LPC credential - Licensed Professional Counselor - and brings a blend of school-based experience and private-practice work to her therapeutic style, focusing on practical skills and measurable progress.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Melissa often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which helps people identify and shift patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT focuses on practical tools and small, measurable changes that can reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.

She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, a collaborative approach that emphasizes empathy, active listening, and the client’s own goals. This method supports people working through self-esteem, relationship, and life-transition issues by centering the therapist-client relationship as a space for growth.

Finally, Mindfulness Therapy may be incorporated to teach present-focused awareness and stress-management skills useful for coping with overwhelm and emotional reactivity. The therapist will work with each person to determine the best combination of approaches based on their needs, goals, and preferences, making that decision together in a collaborative way.

Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make these methods accessible and flexible, allowing clients to engage in therapy from home or during busy schedules while maintaining regular contact with licensed professionals and therapists.