As a mental health counselor, I have worked with various populations focusing on issues of anxiety, depression, and trauma. My passion stems from my own experience of watching others struggle with mental health issues. After a long career in the legal field, I made the transition to counseling to help others who may also be struggling. I am here to provide support to you as you work towards emotional and mental wellness by helping you build on your strengths and introducing new skills through a collaborative relationship.
If you are ready to explore a different way of being or are ready to make changes in your life, please contact me so we can get started. I would love to work with you on your journey to emotional and mental wellness!
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
TX LPC 83619
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Melissa Patak. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
She’s great
Written on Mar 23, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Melissa was great during the time we had our sessions. She really cares and interacts with her clients. I am happy to have seen her !
Written on Jan 29, 2023 after therapy with Melissa for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, and bipolar disorder
Melissa was an excellent therapist. She was always quick to respond outside of sessions when I needed to schedule something or had a question. During our sessions I felt at ease. Melissa was very easy to open up to and was great at relating her own life experiences with my own, especially when it came to being a mom and wife. I’d highly recommend her to anyone looking for a smooth and gentle transition into therapy.
Written on Dec 10, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 3 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
I have only interacted with Ms. Patak a few times but she is genuinely caring. I feel better knowing she is my assigned therapist because it makes me feel like I have another person who cares for me in my corner. When my turtle died, I was able to message her explaining how sad I was. She messaged me the next day, and I know that seems like a mundane thing for some, it meant the world to me.
Written on Dec 09, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and career difficulties
Melissa has helped me to think out of the box and look at things in a different perspective. She respects my thoughts and gives great advice. She is a great listener that cares about her patient. I get paid to play music and I love music. Even though she gets paid to help people, I know she loves to do it.
Written on Nov 19, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Melissa is kind, compassionate, caring and understanding. She immediately made me feel comfortable . She provided resources/worksheets regarding anxiety and coping mechanisms. I am happy that I made the decision to seek therapy through BetterHelp but even happier that I was matched with Melissa.
Written on Oct 06, 2022 after therapy with Melissa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
