Licensed to practice in Texas and accepts 45 insurances. Specializes in ADHD, Anxiety, Depression and 10 more.
(she/her)
I am a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Texas. I possess a Master's degree from the Smith College School for Social Work in Northampton, Massachusetts, and have been actively practicing for over three decades. My expertise lies in ADHD, and through a multidisciplinary team approach and effective treatment plans, clients and their families experience significant progress. I have a special interest in working with clients dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma and impaired coping skills.
During our initial session, I will start by introducing myself to establish rapport and build a strong therapeutic alliance. I will convey care through active listening and provide non-judgmental support to foster trust, allowing the client to comfortably discuss their primary concerns. We will then review clinical expectations, , conduct a psychosocial assessment, and develop a tailored treatment plan. Finally, I will be available to address any questions.
With over three decades of clinical experience, my therapeutic approach emphasizes cultivating trust, active listening, open-mindedness, facilitating accountability, and promoting positive change. I tailor my interventions to each individual's unique needs while maintaining self-awareness. Offering flexible hours, I am dedicated to supporting clients in reducing stress. My experience encompasses working with adolescents, adults, and couples.
I specialize in providing clinical therapy to adults. My practice focuses on supporting women from diverse cultural backgrounds who are experiencing trauma, low self-esteem, depression, and anxiety, as well as the unique challenges faced by single mothers and parents who employ ineffective parenting techniques. Specifically, I work with women who present with distorted thinking patterns, difficulty setting boundaries, and/or impaired coping skills.
Cash - $90 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicaid
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
WellCare
I employ an evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approach to effectively address depression, anxiety, trauma, and other conditions. My CBT practice incorporates various techniques, including journaling, self-talk, emotional identification, exposure therapy, cognitive reframing, stress management, progressive muscle relaxation, anger management, and role-playing.
With 30 years of experience, I have utilized family therapy to assist couples, children/adolescents, and adults in enhancing communication, reducing scapegoating, and resolving conflicts.
Implemented a brief, evidence-based therapeutic approach to aid clients in formulating solutions, encompassing problem-solving strategies, and to facilitate the acquisition and application of healthy coping mechanisms. Additional methods include dialectical behavior therapy, child-parent therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, couples therapy, supportive therapy, and supportive maintenance.
Proficient in supporting clients in exploring suppressed thoughts, emotions, and past experiences that may contribute to depression and anxiety. Provide insights into how childhood trauma affects current relationships and overall well-being.
4 ratings with written reviews
July 6, 2026
She is absolutely amazing and I believe that I found the right person to share my traumas with.
June 10, 2026
Having Ms.Melba as a therapist has definitely helped me gain a more positive outlook on my own personality woth the tools she has given me to set boundaries in place.
January 7, 2026
Talking with Melba brings hope because there is a strategy and it is presented with kindness and understanding.