Melissa Perez-Halley, LCSW

Melissa Perez-Halley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas with five years of professional experience. She helps people who are facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use in daily life.

Her approach centers on listening first and then choosing methods that fit the problem. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow the client’s pace and point of view. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and change small behaviors that make a difference.

Melissa uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas when relationships and attachment issues are involved. She also incorporates mindfulness techniques and motivational interviewing to support shifts in thinking and action. These tools are used to address a wide range of concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, domestic violence, substance concerns, and family of origin issues.

In a typical session Melissa talks through what is happening now, what patterns keep repeating, and what small experiments to try between meetings. She keeps language plain and practical so people can use what they learn the same week. Work often focuses on improving communication, managing strong emotions, and making choices that fit the client’s values.

People who choose her can expect a straightforward, skills-focused style that links ideas to everyday life. Before booking, confirm the current session formats and scheduling steps so they match what the client needs.

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