Melissa Trevino Butler

Hello, my name is Melissa and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I received my master’s degree from Texas State University and have been working in the mental health world since 2016. I have been very fortunate to serve in different settings that have allowed me the opportunity to learn and grow as a professional. My experience includes working with children and adolescents on probation and in juvenile detention centers, immigrant and unaccompanied minors, school-based services, community counseling, survivors of trauma, adults in hospice, and people in recovery from addiction. También ofrezco servicios de terapia en Español.

I aim to provide an open, safe, and joyful environment to learn and grow. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, sand tray therapy and have training in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, unified protocol for the treatment of mood disorders, and other modalities. Im currently in training to receive my sex therapist certification.

However, I believe that the best approach to therapy is one of support, non-judgmental listening, and a strong therapeutic alliance.

In my opinion, counseling is an opportunity to get to know yourself more and develop areas that need developing while cherishing and accepting the full self throughout. I believe in working as a team to create, develop, and reach goals and helping individuals to become their favorite version of themselves. I believe that therapy can be fun and allow for creative expression and that you are the expert in your life. My role is to guide, teach, and support your efforts.

At your first session you can expect to:

• Discuss confidentiality and professional boundaries
• Discuss treatment modalities and the collaborative process
• Share your hopes, goals, and expectations for therapy
• Share what's been bothering you
• Start the process of building trust, understanding, and collaboration

If you are interested in booking with me but don't see a time that works for you available please reach out! I may be able to work out a time with you.