Melissa Tejeda, LPC

Melissa Tejeda helps people move past feelings of hopelessness and the sense of being stuck that often accompany emotional distress. She focuses on easing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and the impact of past trauma so clients can regain a sense of wellness and the capacity to move forward in life.

Working in a nonjudgmental setting, she supports clients in building practical coping skills and developing healthier self-perceptions. Her approach emphasizes collaboration and creating tools that can be used in day-to-day life to manage stress and emotional pain.

Her background includes three years in private practice and a decade serving children, teens, and families as a school counselor, experience that informs her work with individuals across the lifespan. She specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT - and also integrates Positive Psychology and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) to address trauma. She holds an LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, a credential for providing professional mental health counseling.