Melissa Robles , LPC

Melissa Robles is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana who brings five years of clinical experience across schools, short-term inpatient mental health hospitals, clinics, and agency settings. She has supported people facing a wide range of challenges including trauma and sexual abuse, depression and anxiety, relationship and family concerns, victims and witnesses of crime, parenting difficulties, career transitions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and other life changes. Her background includes both individual therapy and group facilitation, giving her experience with varied therapeutic formats and client needs.

Her approach is warm and inviting, grounded in the belief that trust helps therapy move forward and that moments of levity can be an important part of healing. She uses a holistic, multicultural, and integrative lens to tailor care to each person. Melissa combines techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-focused methods, psychodynamic work, and solution-focused strategies to address symptoms, patterns, and goals. She adapts treatment to meet clients where they are and to support progress toward meaningful objectives.

As an LPC, Melissa holds a professional state license to provide counseling and offers a collaborative, goal-oriented style that balances practical skills with attention to deeper emotional themes. She welcomes clients who are ready to explore change and supports them in taking the first steps toward improved well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Melissa integrates several evidence-informed approaches to meet different needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management by teaching practical skills that reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. Trauma-Focused Therapy centers on processing and reducing the ongoing impact of traumatic experiences, helping clients reclaim safety and rebuild coping capacity after abuse, assault, or other overwhelming events. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes clients' strengths and goals, using brief, goal-directed strategies to build momentum and solve specific problems such as relationship conflicts, career decisions, or parenting challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Melissa collaborates with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques over time as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy feels relevant and achievable.

Online sessions make that collaborative work more accessible. Whether through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, clients can engage in therapy from different locations and on flexible schedules. These options support continuity of care, make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, and allow therapists and clients to focus on meaningful change regardless of distance.