Licensed clinical social worker recordTexas
Melody Hatter, LCSW, CSW, LISW
Texas
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - stress and relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW, CSW, LISW
- Licensed in Texas
- LCSW, licence 60510
- Licensed in Iowa
- LISW, licence 119831
- Licensed in Colorado
- LCSW, licence CSW.09929681
- Licensed in Utah
- LCSW, licence 13958018-3501
- NPI
- 1306422324
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Texas
These details come from information Melody supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
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- CBT
- DBT skills
- Gottman Method
About Melody
Melody Hatter is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Colorado and an LISW licensed in Iowa with 10 years of clinical experience. She practices in Texas and focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, addiction, grief, parenting concerns, bipolar disorder and coping with life changes. Melody writes plainly and works with adults to address day-to-day struggles and crises.
She completed a Master of Science in Social Work at The University of Texas at Arlington in 2014 and holds an undergraduate degree in Applied Gerontology. Her background includes inpatient psychiatric care and work in emergency departments, supporting adults from age 18 to 95. Those settings shaped a practical approach to reducing crisis risk and helping people remain in the community.
In sessions Melody draws from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), client-centered methods and the Gottman Method. She uses concrete tools and exercises clients can practice between appointments. Expectations are straightforward: learn skills, try them, and adjust based on what works.
She does not deliver faith-based therapy or prayer in session, and will refer people seeking those options to providers with a seminary background. Melody often helps people manage suicidal thinking, substance misuse, severe grief, and other high-risk concerns with a focus on practical coping and safety planning.
Her style is direct and honest. She emphasizes building a toolkit of strategies for stress, communication, emotion regulation and relapse prevention. To begin, prospective clients follow the site’s matching steps to schedule a first session.
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How Melody uses evidence-based approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions toward those values. It can be useful for depression, anxiety and managing life changes by shifting focus from unhelpful thoughts to meaningful behavior. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors. It is commonly used for anxiety, mood concerns, addictive behaviors and stress by practicing specific techniques and tracking progress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness. These tools are often helpful for intense emotions, impulsive behaviors, and improving communication. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Melody will collaborate with each person to choose or combine methods based on current needs, goals and what feels manageable. She checks in and adjusts the plan as clients try techniques and report back on what helps. Confirm the available session formats before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments around work, caregiving or medical needs, and can reduce time spent traveling. Some people prefer shorter check-ins by phone when bandwidth or attention is limited, while others use video to practice communication skills and role plays. Discuss format preferences during the matching process so sessions suit everyday life and responsibilities.CAreas of focus
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Texas, Iowa, Colorado, Utah
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, addiction, grief, parenting issues, bipolar disorder and related concerns listed on her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, skills-based approaches including CBT, DBT, ACT, client-centered methods and the Gottman Method to teach tools clients can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of clinical experience, including inpatient psychiatric and emergency department work with adults ages 18 to 95.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and is licensed in Colorado; she also holds an LISW in Iowa and practices out of Texas.
What languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; exact pricing is provided during the matching and scheduling process.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers