I am a gay therapist living in a metropolitan city in Texas. My pronouns are she/her. I have over 20 years' experience providing individual and group therapy to adults and seniors Though most of my experience has been in large cities, I do have 5 years' experience providing services in rural communities. While in the rural community I had a radio show focused on mental health.
I worked in hospice and gained experience in grief and end of life issues. In my practice with BetterHelp I see clients with gender dysphoria, self-acceptance, positive body image and alternative lifestyles.
I provide services through chat, phone and video. I prefer video or phone. I feel these give me better rapport with my clients. I am licensed in Texas and I see clients out of the U.S.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Communication problems, Gender dysphoria, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Multicultural concerns, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Sexual assault and abuse
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing
TX LCSW 16502
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I am grateful to be working with Melissa Morris. She is professional, empathetic, intelligent, and kind. She offers practical solutions and has been a real anchor for me.
Written on Aug 21, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
Melissa was fantastic and empathetic when i was struggling. she helped me understand better how my thoughts were working against me and helped me come up with ways to help me combat those thoughts
Written on Aug 15, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Very professional, ask the right questions and know how to listen. I hugely appreciate the support.
Written on May 17, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 1 month on issues concerning sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
One session and I felt validated, heard.
Written on Nov 01, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem
I’m happy with my therapist, Melissa Morris.
Written on Aug 24, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, and compassion fatigue
Every time I have an interaction with Melissa, I do exit the session or chat feeling better about the concerns on my mind. Super grateful she appreciates my sense of humor. Laughter is great medicine!
Written on Jun 27, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue