Melissa Monteiro

I'm Melissa Monteiro, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 14 years of experience helping adults work through anxiety, depression, family violence, and men's mental health challenges. I hold a Master of Science in Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington and have worked at child protective services, hospital behavioral health, domestic violence intervention, and community-based care. I've spent years working directly with individuals and families affected by violence — including clinical supervision of the Batterer's Intervention Prevention Program (BIPP) — and I bring that same depth to every client I see. I offer telehealth sessions throughout Texas, making support accessible wherever you are.

My approach is trauma-informed and grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which means we'll work together to understand how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect — and where to start shifting what isn't working. I believe therapy should be honest and practical, not just a space to vent, so you'll leave sessions with real tools and a clearer picture of what's driving your experience. For men especially, I create a space where you can speak directly without feeling judged or pushed to open up before you're ready. Whether you're dealing with ongoing anxiety, a depression that's hard to shake, or the weight of family violence, I'll meet you where you are.

Our first session is about getting to know each other — I'll ask what's brought you in, what you've been experiencing, and what you're hoping to get out of therapy. There's no pressure to have everything figured out; you just have to show up. By the end, we'll have a shared sense of your goals and what working together might look like. If you're navigating a crisis or safety concern, we'll address that first — that's always the priority.