Therapist profile
Melinda Johnson, LPC
Texas
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Trauma
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Texas / 79401
- NPI1255916219
- Experience8 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationTexas
About
- ACT and CBT
- DBT skills
- EMDR for trauma
About Melinda
Melinda Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with eight years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, depression, and related concerns. Melinda also supports people dealing with addictions, intimacy and relationship questions, parenting strains, ADHD, and mood disorders.
Her approach is practical and person-focused. She combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Client-Centered therapy to match what each person needs. EMDR is mentioned in her background for trauma and post-traumatic stress work.
Sessions tend to concentrate on clear skills and real-life application. That can mean learning new ways to notice and name anger, trying short behavior changes, or practicing responses for tense moments. Conversations also look at attachment patterns, communication problems, and how past family dynamics influence current reactions.
Melinda helps people unpack guilt, shame, isolation, and forgiveness questions. She also addresses practical stressors such as money worries, divorce and separation, and coping after disasters. She uses straightforward tools from several therapies to reduce panic, manage mood shifts, and steady emotional responses.
People who reach out are encouraged to set goals and try manageable steps between sessions. The work is collaborative and paced to what each person can handle. Melinda offers services in English and accepts international clients.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on values and actions. It helps people notice unhelpful thoughts about anger, choose a value-based response, and try small behavior changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It offers exercises to test assumptions, reduce rumination, and practice different responses in tense moments. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides concrete skills for distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and improving communication during heated situations.Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the process. Melinda will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and patterns. That collaboration guides which skills are practiced and what happens between sessions.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so please confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit short check-ins into a busy day, practice communication skills with role-plays without traveling, or use written exercises between meetings. Some formats are better when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. A therapist and client will choose formats that match availability, needs, and practical constraints while focusing on consistent skill practice and progress.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She works with anger that shows up as snapping, built-up resentment, or frequent irritation. Anger is listed alongside trauma, grief, anxiety, and related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a mix of approaches including ACT, CBT, DBT, EFT, and client-centered methods. The focus is on practical skills and applying tools between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Melinda has eight years of professional experience working with adults on anxiety, trauma, grief, and mood-related issues.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Texas and practices with that credential.
Can I work with her if I'm not in the United States?
Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography did not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.