LPC, 7 years of experience
Frequently rebooked
My name is Melissa Recasner and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas, working with clients via telehealth. I work with adolescents and adults. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, and depression using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotional Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Jungian Therapy and EMDR (Eye-Movement-Desensitization-Reprocessing) ; to help guide my clients through their healing journey. I have experience working in a variety of different settings. I have worked in a women’s shelter for domestic abuse/sexual abuse survivors, psychiatric inpatient hospitalization, residential treatment centers, and group private practice.
What you can expect from our first session together is for us to spend time building our rapport and making our initial connection. This provides me with insight and a better understanding of the direction that we should go.
I was raised in a family that did not promote the discussion of feelings. Therefore, I believed that emotional suppression was how people handled many situations. Living with this state of mind prevented me from understanding all of my emotions and feelings, thus leaving me frustrated in my relationships. I became a therapist because I want people to feel empowered, have a voice, and understand why they react the way they do in certain situations. I want to teach people how to listen to their inner needs and begin to work towards a fulfilling life.
During our sessions, my approach is one of a collaborative and engaging approach, as I believe that my clients have the necessary tools within self to resolve areas of concern. We will work collaboratively to identify what goals you want to achieve through the therapy process. Together, we will work to uncover the root causes of your struggles and develop effective coping strategies to help you achieve your goals and find lasting relief.
CBT focuses on how your thoughts, beliefs and attitudes affect your feelings and actions.
EFT is designed to help individuals understand, regulate, and utilize their emotions to foster personal growth, improve relationships, and alleviate psychological distress.
Person centered therapy focuses on the client's experience and their ability to grow and understand themselves, through self-discovery and self-acceptance. Person Centered progresses at the client's pace.
Uses a variety of techniques and theoretical approaches to tailor treatment to a patient's need.
4 ratings with written reviews
August 15, 2025
I was very pleased with the session. I look forward to more. Melissa was very helpful towards me speaking about my issues
June 18, 2025
I felt like I was able to be myself and really peel back the layers. It felt like I was talking to a friend that I haven't seen in ages.
February 17, 2025
Melissa is great 😊