Meet Our Team
Melisa Smith
LPC, MA
Licensed Professional Counselor
In Melisa's Words
Hi, I'm Melisa, and I'm skilled in cultivating strong, lasting relationships. As a Christian therapist, my approach is compassionate, collaborative, integrative, and grounded in evidence-based practices. Together, we'll create a safe space where you can explore what's beneath the surface, uncover your strengths, and learn tools to foster emotional balance and resilience. Whether you're coping with loss, healing from painful experiences, or striving for a deeper connection within, you don't have to go through this alone. Reaching out for support is a courageous first step toward change. I'd be honored to walk with you on your journey toward a more peaceful, authentic, and fulfilling life.
Who Melisa Works With
- Adults only
- Couples
- Married couples
- Families
What Melisa Helps With
- Marital Concerns
For couples who keep having the same fight.
- Communication
Helping partners say what they need and hear each other.
- Rebuilding Trust
Careful work after trust has been damaged.
- Family Conflict
Support for families stuck in hard cycles at home.
- Relationships
Support for the relationships that matter most to you.
- Christian Counseling
Her ministry background helps if you want your Christian faith included.
- Multicultural Issues
Every counselor on our team can help with multicultural issues.
How Sessions Work
Free Consultation First
Ask about fit in a free 15-minute call.
Secure Video
Telehealth for clients located anywhere in Texas, from home.
45 or 60 Minutes
Individual therapy sessions are 45 or 60 minutes.
Evenings and Weekends
Evening and weekend appointments are available.
Getting Started With Melisa
- 1. Reach out. Call, text or email the office and mention that you would like to work with Melisa.
- 2. Free consultation. The free 15-minute consultation lets you ask about Melisa's approach. We also cover scheduling and how payment works.
- 3. Check the fit. If Melisa fits what you bring, we schedule your first session by secure video. We may suggest another team member and discuss what makes that match suitable.
- 4. Keep it right for you. You can speak up if you and your clinician do not click. The office helps with switching.
Insurance and Fees
Ask about coverage for sessions with Melisa. She accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Optum and Curative, but not Medicare or TRICARE. Before your appointment, the office checks what your plan covers. Self-pay sessions with Melisa start at $150, and a sliding scale based on income is available. Couples and family sessions add $50 for each additional member.
See Rates and InsuranceQuestions About Melisa
- What is motivational interviewing?
- It is a way of talking that helps you sort out what you want to change and why, without pressure or lectures.
- Will Melisa bring Christian faith into sessions?
- Only if you ask for it. Clients of every belief or none are welcome with her.
- Does Melisa see individuals?
- Only when you are in a relationship or your main concern is a relationship. Couples and families are her specialty.
