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- Stress and anxiety
- Attachment work
- Grief and trauma
About Melakee
Melakee Nicholson, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with 10 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, depression, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating concerns, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career challenges, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related topics. She uses multiple approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy.
Nicholson began her counseling path after seeking help in her own life and deciding to offer that same guidance to others. She holds a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling and a Master of Arts in Human Services-Marriage & Family Therapy, both from Liberty University, and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Policy and Biology from Western Maryland University. Those academic credentials shape the way she organizes sessions and sets goals.
Her work emphasizes practical strategies alongside reflective conversation. Sessions often include learning ways to manage anxiety and stress, improving communication, and noticing patterns that affect relationships and emotional well-being. She aims to help people identify realistic steps forward rather than focusing only on labels.
Nicholson also addresses specific life stresses such as caregiving strain, chronic illness, adoption and foster care issues, abandonment, attachment concerns, and work-related burnout. She lists compassion fatigue and coaching among her areas of interest and can include those perspectives when relevant.
She speaks English and practices in Texas. Her approach is described in straightforward terms: she works alongside people to find what helps, drawing on several clinical methods and her decade of experience. To begin, prospective clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session to see if the fit feels right.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and building small, workable actions that move a person toward a meaningful life. It often helps with anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes by teaching practical skills for responding to difficult thoughts and feelings. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current connection patterns and helps people notice and change interaction styles that cause pain or distance. It can be useful for relationship and intimacy concerns. Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and reflecting so clients can find their own solutions; it supports self-esteem, decision-making, and processing grief.Choosing the right method is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and collaborate with the client to pick approaches that fit their goals and preferences. That conversation can change as the client learns what helps.
Session format options are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals often adapt techniques so exercises and homework work in between meetings, helping therapy stay practical and relevant to daily life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, eating concerns, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career problems, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related topics.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a mix of approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to match methods to client needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of experience providing counseling services.
What credentials and licensure does she hold?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Click 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, call 911, or call or text 988.