Melinda Dunbar , LPC

Melinda Dunbar is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with nine years of experience providing counseling and psychotherapy. She focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, and significant life transitions by tailoring treatment to each person’s unique situation. Melinda draws on evidence-based methods including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and mindfulness techniques to support practical change and emotional regulation.

Her approach centers on collaboration and empowerment; she works with clients to identify underlying concerns and to build on existing strengths and resources. Melinda views the therapeutic relationship as a cooperative effort rather than a one-way process, and she aims to create a non-judgmental, comfortable environment that fosters meaningful growth. She develops individualized treatment plans to address specific goals and meets people where they are in their lives.

Melinda believes clients are the experts in their own experiences and partners with them to promote psychological well-being and greater life satisfaction. As an LPC, she holds a credential that indicates specialized training in counseling and mental health treatment in the state of Texas.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Melinda often integrates cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management. She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships shape current patterns in connection and intimacy, making it helpful for relationship difficulties and attachment concerns. Additionally, Client-Centered Therapy supports people by emphasizing empathy, active listening, and collaboration so clients can discover their own solutions and build self-directed growth.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Melinda works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time as progress unfolds and new priorities emerge. This collaborative stance helps ensure care aligns with the individual's pace and values.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility and make it easier to access consistent support. Melinda provides therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing clients to pick the format that suits their schedule and comfort level. These options help licensed professionals and therapists maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are not possible and can make it simpler to engage in regular, goal-focused work.