Melissa Vazquez
LCSW, 7 years of experience
About me
Hello! I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with seven years of clinical experience, I’ve helped countless clients navigate trauma, grief, and relationship challenges. My therapeutic style blends empathy with action, so you’ll leave sessions with clarity and a plan. If you’re ready to start feeling lighter, more grounded, and in charge of your life, reach out today. Let’s talk about how therapy can work for you. I am currently licensed in New Mexico, Texas, and Utah, i have worked in diverse work settings, including the U.S. Air Force, the Veterans Affairs system, and various state and local agencies.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Together, we’ll work to untangle the thoughts, emotions, and experiences keeping you stuck. Using proven methods like cognitive processing therapy and CBT, we’ll focus on practical steps to reduce anxiety, process trauma, and rebuild your sense of control. My approach is warm, direct, and collaborative—I won’t just listen, but actively guide you with tools to create real change. Healing isn’t about forgetting the past; it’s about reclaiming your strength and moving forward with confidence.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is built on empowerment, empathy, and compassion. My style is a unique blend of person-centered principles and CBT, creating a space that is both nurturing and structured. I am an active participant in our work together, offering a warm and supportive presence and a touch of humor when appropriate. When you're in crisis, you can expect me to be calm and grounding, helping you find stability. While I am direct when necessary, my primary focus is to empower you with the tools and insights you need to thrive.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
Are you carrying the weight of past trauma, overwhelming anxiety, or deep grief? Maybe you feel stuck in painful memories, or relationships that leave you drained. You might even wonder if relief is possible—or if you’ll always feel this way. These struggles don’t have to define your life. Whether it’s trauma, depression, or loss, I specialize in helping adults like you find a way forward.
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Couples Counseling
Assess to understand the couple's relationship dynamics, communication patterns, and individual perspectives. Work with couples to identify goals for counseling, whether to improve communication, rebuild trust, or strengthen emotional connection. I help couples identify negative cycles of interaction and work toward creating secure emotional bonds. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): I address maladaptive thought patterns contributing to conflicts and teach couples practical strategies for resolving issues. Solution-Focused Therapy: I guide couples to recognize strengths in their relationship and build on positive interactions to create lasting changes.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
My experience with Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT) includes working with individuals, couples, and families across a variety of settings, including military environments, domestic violence programs, and clinical mental health care. I have utilized SFT to help address issues such as relationship challenges, trauma recovery, career transitions, and emotional regulation
Psychoeducation
Psychoeducation has been a cornerstone of my practice across diverse roles, including work with military personnel, trauma survivors, and individuals coping with mental health challenges such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, and substance use. Through psychoeducation, I have helped clients and their families better understand their conditions, treatment options, and coping strategies, fostering informed decision-making and improved outcomes.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I have extensive experience utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to treat a variety of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, and Insomnia. My experience spans individual, group, and family settings, working with diverse populations such as military personnel, survivors of domestic and sexual violence, and individuals facing significant life stressors or mental health challenges.
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is a primary treatment modality I use to address Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and trauma-related symptoms. CPT has proven effective in helping clients understand and process the impact of trauma on their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.