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Laurie Melendez

Confident, collaborative therapy for life transitions

LPC Texas

Experience
7 years in practice
Focus areas
Family, Self esteem, Career
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy
Languages
English
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About Laurie

Laurie Melendez is an LPC practicing in Texas who draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside narrative and solution-focused methods to help clients address practical and emotional challenges.

Background and approach

With seven years of clinical experience, she focuses on strengthening self-esteem, managing workplace and financial stresses, and navigating major life transitions through collaborative, goal-oriented work. Laurie emphasizes respectful, empathetic engagement and adapts conversations and plans to fit each person’s needs.

Her approach is grounded in practical strategies as well as exploring the stories people tell about themselves to uncover new options and perspectives. Clients seeking support with family dynamics, communication challenges, control issues, pregnancy and childbirth concerns, or career-related stress can expect tailored sessions that balance insight with actionable steps.

Laurie frames change as a courageous process and aims to empower people to build greater confidence and clearer direction in their lives.

Therapeutic approaches for online change and growth

Laurie integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with narrative and solution-focused ideas to guide online work. CBT offers concrete tools to identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, self-esteem, workplace stress, and coping with life transitions. Narrative Therapy helps clients examine the stories they hold about themselves and consider alternative perspectives, supporting shifts in identity and self-love. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on practical, short-term goals and strengths to create momentum and clear steps forward when addressing communication, control issues, or career decisions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Laurie works with each person to weigh goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past, then adapts techniques from these approaches to fit those needs. This partnership aims to ensure sessions remain relevant and focused on tangible progress.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and varying comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, try different session styles, and access support from wherever the client is located in Texas.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does this therapist commonly address?
Laurie works with concerns such as family matters, self-esteem, career challenges, coping with life changes, and coaching needs, plus related issues like communication problems, control issues, money matters, pregnancy and childbirth, self-love, and workplace stress.
How would you describe the therapeutic style used in sessions?
Sessions blend Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with narrative and solution-focused elements to mix practical skill-building with exploration of personal stories and short-term goal work.
What background and experience does the therapist have?
She holds seven years of professional counseling experience working in clinical settings and with a range of presenting concerns.
What are the credential and practice location details?
Laurie is an LPC licensed in Texas with license number TX LPC 75659 and she practices within the state.
Are sessions available in other languages or for international clients?
Therapy is offered in English and international clients are not currently being accepted.
Which session formats does the therapist offer?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process for beginning therapy?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Family conflictsSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsControl issuesMoney and financial issuesPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Narrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English