Melissa Childers-White connects with people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward.
01About Melissa
Melissa Childers-White connects with people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. She writes plainly and listens closely to what matters to each person. Melissa offers a calm, steady presence while helping people take practical steps toward feeling better.
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas and has five years of counseling experience. Her training includes a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Trinity University in San Antonio and an undergraduate degree in Philosophy from Vanderbilt University, with minors in Psychology and Spanish.
Background and approach
Time spent studying abroad and traveling has shaped the way she understands different perspectives. Melissa uses a mix of tools rather than one fixed method. She leans on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try new ways of thinking.
She also draws on mindfulness practices and meditation to help people manage stress and stay present. Her background includes work related to medical and cancer counseling during graduate internship experience. She brings that experience into sessions when clients face illness, hospice, or end-of-life concerns.
She also addresses grief, depression, anxiety, relationship and intimacy questions, and issues around life changes. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. Melissa helps people build coping skills, clearer communication, and healthier boundaries.
She aims to partner with each person and create step-by-step plans they can use between sessions.
02Credentials
- LPC (Texas)
- License 2015 · expires October 2026
- NPI
- 1093339822 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Melissa lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Intimacy-related issues
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual dysfunction
Methods Melissa names
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04Online support
How Melissa Uses CBT and Mindfulness Online
Melissa uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts, test assumptions, and try new ways of thinking that can reduce anxiety and depression. She pairs that with mindfulness practices that teach simple breathing and attention skills to lessen stress and improve focus.Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. She works with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, preferences, and daily life. Sessions include planning practical steps and checking how those steps worked between meetings so the approach changes as progress is made.
Online therapy offers flexibility in how people connect. Video calls let the therapist and client work face-to-face, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quieter voice check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging work well for short check-ins, homework updates, or when writing feels more comfortable than talking. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, or travel.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does Melissa help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, ADHD, relationship and intimacy-related issues, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes, among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness. Sessions focus on noticing thinking patterns, practicing mindfulness, and building concrete skills to manage daily challenges.
What is her professional background?
Melissa has five years of counseling experience and completed a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology. Her training included an internship in medical, sex, and cancer counseling.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and routines.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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