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Laurie Melendez, LPC
Texas
Licensed Professional Counselor - Family and Self-Esteem
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Laurie
Laurie Melendez is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with seven years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, family concerns, motivation struggles, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
She spent much of her career working with teens from diverse backgrounds and with different problems. That background shaped a straightforward style that focuses on practical steps and clearer thinking.
Laurie uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. Sessions tend to look at patterns that keep problems going and test small changes that can make daily life easier.
She helps with common everyday issues such as communication problems, control issues, money worries, workplace stress, pregnancy and childbirth concerns, and questions about self-love. Conversations in sessions are aimed at concrete goals like building confidence, improving communication, or handling a change at work or home.
Her approach emphasizes a mix of talking and practical exercises. Clients can expect structured conversations, goal-setting, and follow-up steps to try between meetings. Before scheduling, confirm the current session options and formats to match individual needs.
How CBT, Narrative, and Solution-Focused Work Online
Laurie uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes that can reduce stress or improve mood. CBT sessions focus on concrete skills you can practice between meetings to notice thought patterns and try new responses.Narrative Therapy involves looking at the stories people tell about themselves and their problems, then finding alternative plots that reduce blame and increase agency. Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on current strengths and practical steps that move a person toward clear, short-term goals.
Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. She will work with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences. That process can include trying an approach for a few sessions and adjusting based on what helps most.
The biography does not list specific session formats. Before booking, confirm the available online session options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Discuss practical needs and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire and set up a first session.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Laurie most often address?
She works with stress and anxiety, family issues, motivation, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include communication, control issues, money worries, pregnancy and childbirth, and workplace problems.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people notice and test unhelpful thoughts and habits. That often involves setting small behavioral experiments and tracking how thoughts influence feelings and actions.
What is her professional background?
Laurie has seven years of counseling experience and has spent much of her career working with teens from varied backgrounds. That experience informs her practical, goal-focused style.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered.
How does cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm pricing details during the sign-up process.
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