- Family concerns
- Life transitions
- Self-esteem work
About Laurie
Laurie Melendez is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with seven years of experience. She focuses on practical, step-by-step support for people facing family issues, low self-esteem, career decisions, and major life transitions. Laurie aims to make the first steps toward change feel manageable and understandable.
Her approach centers on clear conversation and tailored plans. She uses methods that help people reframe problem stories and find workable solutions. Sessions often focus on improving communication, handling control or money worries, and building confidence after big life events such as pregnancy or workplace change.
Laurie has spent much of her counseling career working with teenagers from varied backgrounds and different presenting concerns. That experience informs how she breaks down feelings and goals into simpler pieces adults can use too. She listens for practical barriers and looks for small, realistic steps clients can take between meetings.
In session she aims to treat people with respect and sensitivity. She adapts the tone and pace to each person’s needs and preferences. Laurie describes therapy as a collaborative effort where the client’s goals guide the plan.
If you’re considering help for family stress, confidence, or managing change, Laurie offers steady, down-to-earth support. To begin, follow the site process to match and schedule a time that fits your needs.
How these approaches guide online therapy
Laurie uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Narrative Therapy alongside solution-focused ideas to guide her work. CBT looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and helps people try small experiments to change unhelpful patterns. Narrative Therapy helps people separate themselves from a problem by examining the stories they tell about their lives and exploring alternative, more helpful narratives. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes building practical, short-term steps toward specific goals and identifying what already works in a person’s life.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Laurie works together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and situation. That collaborative planning means the style can shift as needs change, with clear tasks and checkpoints along the way.
If you are interested in online sessions, confirm current session options before booking so you know how meetings will be scheduled. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins on a lunch break, or let people use a call when bandwidth is limited. Licensed professionals use these approaches to help people get practical tools and move toward the changes they want.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Laurie help with?
She focuses on family issues, self-esteem, career questions, coping with life changes, and coaching. Additional areas include communication problems, control issues, money and financial worries, pregnancy and childbirth, self-love, and workplace issues.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Laurie keeps sessions straightforward and practical. She tailors conversations and plans to each person and looks for small, actionable steps clients can try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she bring?
She has seven years of professional work experience in counseling. Much of that time was spent working with teenagers from diverse backgrounds.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs and billing handled?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.