Melissa Childers-White

Melissa Childers-White is a Licensed Professional Counselor who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. She aims to provide a calm, nonjudgmental presence while working with each person to set practical goals and take manageable steps forward. Melissa emphasizes collaboration and clear communication in sessions so clients feel heard and understood.

Melissa studied philosophy at Vanderbilt University with minors in psychology and Spanish, and she completed a Master’s in Counseling Psychology at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. Her graduate training included a counseling internship that involved medical, sex, and cancer counseling, which informs her work with medical illness and end-of-life concerns.

Her approach blends elements from different methods to suit each person’s needs. She often uses tools such as Socratic questioning and attention to self-talk from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clarify thinking and identify alternative perspectives. Mindfulness and meditation practices are woven into sessions to help manage stress and emotions.

Outside of counseling, Melissa draws on a varied background that includes art studio work, community collaboration, study abroad, and travel to shape creative problem-solving and communication skills. These experiences influence how she supports people with practical strategies for coping and growth.

She typically schedules sessions during daytime hours and checks messages on weekdays. Melissa invites people to engage actively in the process, combining their strengths with practical steps to create change and improve well-being.

How Melissa Uses CBT and Mindfulness Online

Melissa commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts, test those thoughts, and try different ways of thinking that support change. CBT techniques can help with anxiety, mood concerns, and managing reactions to life stressors.

She also incorporates Mindfulness Therapy, which teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and increase awareness of emotions and body sensations. Mindfulness can be useful for regulating emotion, improving concentration, and coping with grief or chronic health concerns.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will work with each person to choose strategies that match their goals, pace, and preferences. Sessions involve trying tools, reflecting on what helps, and adjusting the plan together over time.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking. The main practical benefits of online work include easier scheduling around daily life, the ability to meet without travel time, and options to adapt session length or style to fit a busy day. Therapists and licensed professionals can discuss which methods and arrangements will best support day-to-day needs.