Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) therapists in Melissa, TX
Browse Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) therapists in Melissa, Texas. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Renew Restoration
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
I became a therapist because I understood, early on, what it felt like to keep moving when something underneath wasn't right. That experience shaped how I see people, not as problems to fix, but as individuals who adapted to what life asked of them.
For over seven years, I've worked with people who are capable, driven, and often very good at holding things together, while quietly carrying something heavier beneath the surface. Burnout. Disconnection. A persistent sense that the life they've built doesn't quite fit who they are anymore.
That's the work I care most about. Not just helping people feel better, but helping them understand themselves, the patterns, the adaptations, the survival strategies that made sense once and may be costing them now.
I wrote The Secret Life of Silent Suffering because I wanted to name what so many people experience but rarely say out loud. That same thread runs through everything I do: therapy, training, speaking, and education for other clinicians.
I believe healing is possible. Not as a return to who you were before, but as a gradual movement toward greater clarity, freedom, and alignment with who you actually are.
7 Years Experience
Online in Melissa, TX (Online Only)
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Sarah Sustaita
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LPC Associate, LPCC
You understand what’s going on, but your body didn’t get the memo.
You may feel stuck in patterns of pain, shutdown, or overwhelm that don’t match what you know.
I work with individuals (ages 16+) navigating chronic pain, trauma, dissociation, and long-standing stress. Many of the people I work with have already done a lot of thinking about themselves or tried therapy before, but still feel caught in how their body continues to respond.
I help bridge the gap between insight and embodied change. Together, we focus on understanding how these patterns live in both the mind and body, using approaches that support nervous system regulation, processing of unresolved experiences, and increased connection to your internal signals. Through this work, clients often begin to experience shifts not just in how they think, but in how they feel and respond on a day-to-day level.
1 Years Experience
In-Person Near Melissa, TX
Online in Melissa, TX
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Melena Ayres
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW-S, LCDC
I am an EMDR trained therapist who specializes in working with high functioning adults struggling with anxiety and OCD. I teach the techniques of Exposure and Response Prevention, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Mindfulness Practices to tackle the debilitating effects of anxiety and OCD. I see the therapeutic process as collaborative, and my goal is to teach my clients the techniques needed to live a life free of their anxious thoughts.
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near Melissa, TX
Online in Melissa, TX
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RayAnne Climer
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LICSW
I offer trauma-informed, affirming telehealth for adults navigating anxiety, old wounds, and life transitions. Together, we move at a gentle pace toward healing, safety, and self-connection.
10 Years Experience
Online in Melissa, TX (Online Only)
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Kate Winderman
Psychologist, Ph.D., LP
From the outside, people might think you have it all together. But on the inside, it's a different story. Maybe you feel like your mind is a never ending loop of obsessive and anxious thoughts. Perhaps you feel completely stuck and a romantic relationship that is no longer serving you in its current state, and don't know how to fix it. Maybe you have noticed something isn't working well in your sex life, but feel too ashamed or embarrassed to know how to address it. Maybe you're a queer person, and need an affirming space to process your experience. Perhaps your history of trauma is holding you back from the life you want to live. Or maybe you just feel completely overwhelmed with all the responsibilities you carry, and just need a safe place to set down some of your mental load.
My hope is that if any of these resonate with you, you will reach out. Together, we can explore the issues that are currently bothering you by unpacking things at your own pace. Therapy with a non-judgmental, safe, and validating therapist can be a huge help in tackling life's difficulties. Your most authentic self is welcome here.
13 Years Experience
Online in Melissa, TX
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) therapists in Melissa, TX Statistics
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) therapists in Melissa, TX average 13 years of experience and charge around $197 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (84%), Depression (69%), and Trauma and PTSD (60%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$197
Accept insurance
43%
Offer sliding scale
35%
Gender ID
| 63% |
Female |
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| 30% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 52% |
Online Only |
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| 48% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Specialties
| 84% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 69% | Depression |
| 60% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 53% | Stress |
| 47% | Social Anxiety |
| 43% | Self Esteem |
| 42% | Loss or Grief |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 76% | Young Adult |
| 49% | Senior |
| 40% | Teen |
| 15% | Children |
Client Focus
| 51% | Women |
| 43% | LGBTQ+ |
| 33% | Men |
| 22% | Black / African American |
| 22% | Military / Veterans |