Profile / United States
Melissa Laneaux, LCSW
Texas
LCSW in Texas - stress and mood work
See online therapy options- CBT and DBT strategies
- Trauma and addiction focus
- Skills for emotion regulation
About Melissa
Melissa Laneaux is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas with 15 years of practice experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, anger, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
Her style is straightforward and skills-focused. She helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and practice different ways of responding. Sessions tend to center on clear goals, concrete strategies, and regular checking of what is and isn't working.
Melissa uses a mix of approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and client-centered methods. She draws from these methods to teach practical coping skills, emotion regulation techniques, and ways to shift patterns that cause distress. These methods are used to address symptoms and daily problems rather than to promise specific outcomes.
Over 15 years, she has worked with people facing mood disorders, substance-related concerns, trauma, body image and attachment issues, and self-harm risk. The focus is on building coping strategies for everyday life and managing intense emotions when they arise.
People who prefer direct, structured sessions that combine skill practice with reflective talk may find this approach fits their needs. To begin, prospective clients follow the directory's matching steps and schedule a first session to discuss goals and next steps.
How Melissa uses structured approaches in online work
Melissa commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in sessions. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and acting to reduce distress. DBT emphasizes skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interactions in relationships.She also draws on client-centered ideas that prioritize the person's perspective and on Emotionally-Focused Therapy techniques that help name and work with strong emotions. Together these approaches are used collaboratively: the therapist and client discuss goals, try different methods, and decide what fits best for ongoing work.
Confirm the session formats offered before booking, as this profile does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and allow conversations without travel time. The practical aim is to bring skills practice into everyday routines and to test what changes help between sessions.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, bipolar concerns, anger, and coping with life changes, among other areas.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and structured, focusing on clear goals, skill practice, and checking progress to see what helps.
What is her clinical background?
She has 15 years of experience as a licensed clinician and uses a blend of approaches to address emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to discuss goals and next steps.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.