Melinda Johnson, LPC - Therapist in Texas

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ACT and CBT methods
EMDR for trauma
Works on grief

About Melinda

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 8 years of experience, Melinda Johnson helps people address stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, depression, addictions, and LGBT-related concerns. She also focuses on parenting, intimacy-related issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related mood concerns.

Melinda uses a mix of evidence-informed approaches. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) to guide sessions. She aims to keep conversations straightforward so people can talk through what matters most to them.

Sessions are practical and conversational. Melinda listens for patterns that increase distress and helps people try different ways of thinking and acting. She works with clients on coping skills for panic attacks, managing anger, and addressing grief and loss in day-to-day life.

Melinda also supports people dealing with the effects of trauma. Her background includes work with post-traumatic stress and related symptoms. She uses approaches that help people process traumatic memories and reduce their hold on daily functioning.

When communication or attachment problems are present, she focuses on clear, usable strategies. That might include emotion-focused exercises or behavioral steps to change interaction patterns. The first sessions typically identify immediate concerns and practical goals, and then the work proceeds from there.

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How Melinda’s approaches work in online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and making changes that matter. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior to reduce symptoms like panic, low mood, or problematic habits. It often uses short exercises and homework to try new skills between sessions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on emotions and attachment patterns to improve how people connect and manage intense feelings in close relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That process includes reviewing current concerns, trying a method for a few sessions, and adjusting the focus as needed.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule therapy around daily life, reduce travel time, and permit shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed. Many people find digital sessions help keep continuity during stressful periods and let them practice skills in their usual environment. Licensed professionals will work with each person to set goals and a meeting rhythm that fits their routine.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse GriefAnger managementDepression

Also works with

Addictions LGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesBipolar disorderADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issues Communication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separation Family of origin issuesFamily problemsForgiveness Guilt and shame Isolation / loneliness Money and financial issues Mood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stress Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobia Women's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

8+ years

Listed in

Texas

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, depression, addictions, LGBT issues, parenting, intimacy concerns, bipolar disorder, and ADHD among other related areas.

What is her therapeutic approach or style?

She uses a combination of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy in a practical, conversational way.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has eight years of professional experience working with a range of mood, trauma, and relational concerns.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas and practices from that state.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with international clients?

She accepts international clients according to the information provided.

How do sessions cost and what is the payment model?

Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin a first session?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.