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Veronica Melesio, LPC
Texas
Licensed Professional Counselor - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Sessions in English Spanish
About Veronica
Veronica Melesio is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 15 years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress and anxiety, address family conflict, cope with trauma and abuse, and work through grief and loss. She provides care in English and Spanish.
Veronica uses straightforward, skills-based approaches so people can notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. She often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered techniques to support values-based choices and clear communication.
Sessions focus on practical steps. Veronica helps people spot thought patterns, test new behaviors, and build routines that fit daily life. She works on communication skills for tense family situations and on coping strategies after loss or trauma.
Her work includes a range of concerns beyond immediate symptoms. She supports clients dealing with mood disorders, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, career stress, and compassion fatigue. She also addresses caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, and challenges common to veterans and first responders.
People who start with her complete a brief intake and outline goals. Veronica emphasizes collaboration and measurable steps so progress is visible. To begin, prospective clients use the site matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Veronica often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify patterns of thinking and behavior that maintain stress or depression. CBT in practice means short exercises, thought records, and behavioral experiments that can be done between sessions to test what helps. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify personal values and encourage actions that match those values. ACT focuses on noticing difficult thoughts without being driven by them and taking steps aligned with what matters to the client. Finding the right approach is part of the process. She will work with each person to decide which methods suit their goals and preferences. That choice is collaborative and may change as goals evolve. Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats she uses. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, such as fitting a shorter check-in during a break, avoiding travel time, or choosing a quieter setting with less background noise. Ask about scheduling, session length, and any brief intake tasks when you complete the matching questionnaire.Areas of expertise
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and family conflict, plus mood and relationship issues listed in her profile.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Sessions include practical exercises and tracking to see what changes help.
What is her background and experience?
She has 15 years of professional experience as a counselor working with a wide range of concerns including trauma, addictions, and caregiver stress.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Are international clients accepted?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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