Laurie Melendez, LPC
- Teen counseling focus
- Family conflict help
- Self-esteem building
About Laurie Melendez
Much of Laurie’s counseling career has centered on teen clients, guiding young people through developmental transitions and the issues that commonly arise during adolescence. She also supports individuals and families dealing with workplace concerns, communication problems, control issues, and money or financial stress, and she offers help around pregnancy and childbirth adjustments and cultivating self-love. Laurie’s specialties include family-focused work, self-esteem rebuilding, career-related guidance, coping with life changes, and coaching to strengthen practical skills and goals.
Laurie approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring dialogue and treatment plans to fit unique needs and circumstances. She emphasizes collaboration and empowerment, acknowledging that seeking change takes courage and offering steady support as clients take the first steps toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
Therapeutic Approach
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Laurie Melendez have?
Laurie Melendez has 7 years of professional experience in counseling.
Is Laurie Melendez a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. Her license is listed as TX LPC 75659.
In which languages does Laurie Melendez provide therapy?
Laurie provides therapy in English.
Where is Laurie Melendez located?
Laurie is located in Texas.
How can I work with Laurie Melendez as my therapist?
Laurie Melendez provides therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
Does Laurie Melendez work with international clients?
Laurie Melendez does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Laurie Melendez cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions with Laurie are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with Laurie. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and mood concerns. CBT is practical and goal-oriented, often used to develop coping strategies and problem-solving skills for everyday challenges.
Narrative Therapy helps people reframe the stories they tell about themselves and their relationships. By examining personal narratives, clients can separate problems from their identity, uncover strengths, and create new, more empowering perspectives that support change.
Solution-Focused Therapy centers on current resources and future goals rather than lengthy exploration of past difficulties. It is useful for clients seeking clear, actionable steps toward specific outcomes such as improved communication, career direction, or coping with life transitions.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Laurie will work collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors strategies and adjusts the plan over time to fit progress and changing priorities.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit counseling into busy schedules and access support from different locations. These options help increase accessibility and allow therapists and clients to maintain continuity of care in a format that suits the client’s lifestyle.