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Melissa Patak Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas
Melissa Patak , LPC
She/Her/Hers

Licensed Professional Counselor

Houston, TX

Online & In person

Verified
Accepting new clients

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

Education

Fees and insurance

Specialties and clinical interests

Therapy types

Available to see clients in

  • Texas

Years in practice

3

Service types

  • Therapy / Counseling

Types of clients

  • Adolescents (13-17)
  • Adults (18+)
  • Older Adults (65+)
  • Individuals

Languages

  • English

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