- Direct and caring
- Focus on boundaries
- English and Spanish
About Melissa
Dr. Melissa Rosson welcomes people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to set healthier boundaries. She focuses on practical steps to reduce stress, improve relationships, and build self-esteem. Her approach is direct and caring, aimed at helping people make small changes that add up to real progress.
Rosson is a licensed professional counselor, LPC, based in Texas with 14 years of experience. She has a Master of Education in Counseling and Personnel Services and a PhD in General Psychology. She uses these backgrounds to shape sessions that are straightforward and goal-oriented.
In sessions she listens first and then helps people name what matters to them. She works with common problems like anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, parenting strain, and issues with intimacy. She also addresses patterns such as codependency, communication problems, and challenges that come up after divorce or separation.
Her style combines practical tools and conversation. She draws on methods that help people notice thoughts, practice new behaviors, and build stronger emotional balance. Expect clear suggestions, chance to practice skills, and thoughtful follow-up between sessions.
Rosson speaks English and Spanish and aims to make scheduling straightforward. If someone is ready to take the next step, she guides them through a brief matching process and scheduling so therapy can begin when they are ready.
How her approaches shape online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify their values and take small actions that match those values. It can be helpful for anxiety, stress, and feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying practical behavior changes to reduce distress. It often suits anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. Client-centered therapy centers the person's own goals and pace so the conversation guides what comes next and what to try between sessions.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, daily life, and preferences, then suggest which methods to try. Adjustments are made over time so the work fits individual needs and goals.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions will be run. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, shorten travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use different communication rhythms, like more focused skill practice or conversational sessions, so therapy fits around work, family, and daily life rather than the other way around.
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Experience
14+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, self-esteem, grief, trauma and intimacy-related issues. Additional focuses include codependency, communication problems, and challenges after divorce or separation.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and conversational, combining talking through problems with skills practice. She tailors sessions to what each person needs and offers clear suggestions to try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of professional work experience supporting people with a wide range of concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a licensed professional counselor, LPC, practicing from Texas.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.
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