Melissa Avitia, LPC, MS, TX | Psychotherapist

About Melissa Avitia

Focus areas

Anxiety

Life Transition

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Women's Issues Therapy

Depression

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Individuals

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Getting to know Melissa Avitia

Melissa Avitia is a Licensed Professional Counselor at LifeStance Health who helps adolescents, teens, and adults in Texas navigate life emotional challenges through individualized therapy. She provides a supportive, collaborative space where clients can explore their struggles and strengths. Whether addressing school-related stress, life transitions, or symptoms of anxiety and depression, Melissa tailors her approach to meet each person unique needs and goals. Melissa has a deep passion for supporting clients through pivotal life changes, particularly midlife and later life transitions. She recognizes how these moments can bring about uncertainty, identity shifts, and emotional strain. With a compassionate and grounded presence, she helps clients build resilience and regain confidence as they adjust to new phases of life. Melissa also works closely with individuals managing school avoidance, supporting both emotional and behavioral aspects to encourage healthy engagement with education. Using evidence-based techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness, Melissa addresses a broad range of concerns, including ADHD, depression, and anxiety. She has experience working with individuals from the foster care and adoption systems, those living with developmental disabilities, and clients recovering from head injuries. Her work emphasizes empowerment, emotional regulation, and practical coping strategies. Melissa enjoys spending time with her family and seeking out new adventures that fuel her curiosity and love for connection. She is also bilingual and offers therapy in Spanish.

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Popular visit reasons

Depression

New Patient Visit

Nightmares

Pediatric Sexual Abuse Counseling

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Young Adult Issues

Depression

New Patient Visit

Nightmares

Pediatric Sexual Abuse Counseling

Education and background

Practice names

Lifestance - Texas

NPI number

1992490346

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Melissa Avitia?

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Is Melissa Avitia accepting new patients?

Melissa Avitia generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Melissa Avitia's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

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Can I make an appointment with Melissa Avitia online?

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What practice does Melissa Avitia work with?

Melissa Avitia works with Lifestance - Texas.

What are common reasons for patients to see Melissa Avitia?

Melissa Avitia frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Melissa Avitia on their profile.