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Melissa Avitia

Therapist
8 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, PTSD
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I'm Melissa Avitia, a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor based in Texas. I specialize in working with adolescents, adults, and families, using evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, and mindfulness to help clients navigate anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and school-related challenges. I graduated from the University of Texas-Pan American, and I'm passionate about creating a compassionate, empowering space where clients can build resilience and restore balance in their lives.

My approach to therapy

My approach to therapy is client-centered, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices like CBT, DBT, and mindfulness. I strive to create a safe, supportive space where clients feel empowered to explore their experiences, build coping skills, and foster meaningful growth

What you can expect from me

In an initial session with me, clients can expect a warm, nonjudgmental environment where they feel safe to share openly and begin building trust. I focus on understanding your unique story and collaboratively identifying goals such as improving emotional regulation, strengthening coping skills, or deepening self-awareness. Together, we’ll lay the foundation for a therapeutic process that’s empowering, culturally sensitive, and tailored to your needs.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Hispanic, Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Warm, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    8 years of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at University of Texas-Pan American
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Texas)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, PTSD
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Family issues, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Psychodynamic, Positive Psychology, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Trauma Focused CBT, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Behavioral, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Behavior Management, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English, Spanish