Melissa Patak, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Houston, TX
Online & In person
About me
I am an experienced licensed professional counselor who is dedicated to helping adolescents and adults cope with anxiety, depression, and relationship issues.
After spending 25 years in the legal field, I returned to school to pursue a career in counseling and earned a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from the University of Houston-Clear Lake. My desire to go into counseling stems from my personal experience of witnessing others struggle with mental health issues.
I provide individual and group therapy with both adolescents and adults. My experience includes working in psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment center, and juvenile detention. I practice using cognitive behavior therapy, solution-focused, and strengths-based approaches, all tailored to her clients’ needs.
I enjoy reading different modalities and interventions for treating trauma and attachment theory. During my free time, I enjoy treasure hunting at thrift stores, gardening, traveling, and spending time with my family and dogs (Witten the lab, Dizzy the Jack Russell, and Beast the mixed breed).
License
License(s)
Education
university of houston-clear lake
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$100 - $125Sliding scale
YesAccepted payment methods
- Cash
- Check
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Paypal
- Zelle
- Venmo
- Credit Card
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Accepted credit cards
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- Discover
Specialties and clinical interests
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Bipolar & Other Mood Disorders
- Bullying
- Depression
- Divorce & Separation
- Family Conflict
- Narcissism
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Personality Disorders
- Relationships
- School Performance
- Self-Esteem
- Sleep Disorders
- Stress/Stress Management
- Trauma & PTSD
- Women's Issues
Therapy types
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
Available to see clients in
- Texas
Years in practice
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults (18+)
- Older Adults (65+)
- Individuals
Languages
- English
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