Melody LeVane , LPC

Melody LeVane is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 15 years of clinical experience. She focuses her practice mainly on adults and draws on a range of approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship struggles, and many other concerns. Melody writes plainly and works collaboratively to help clients find practical ways forward.

She earned a master's degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Mary Hardin Baylor and has spent years supporting people through grief, life changes, compassion fatigue, addiction, and challenges around intimacy and self-esteem. Her background includes helping those navigating parenting, blended families, adoption and foster care, and caregiving for aging or ill loved ones.

In sessions Melody blends mind and body perspectives. She uses mindfulness and cognitive techniques along with narrative work and acceptance-based ideas to help clients notice patterns and try new responses. Sessions often include skill practice, values clarification, and reflection on how past experiences shape present choices.

Her approach is collaborative and strength-based. She encourages people to experiment with small changes and to build tools that fit their daily lives. Melody aims to leave clients feeling more equipped to handle setbacks and clearer about next steps.

Outside of work she enjoys cooking, arts and crafts, and time with family and her four rescue dogs. She brings a down-to-earth style and steady presence to conversations about change and growth.

How Melody Uses Practical Approaches in Online Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values even when emotions are difficult. It supports work on anxiety, depression, and life transitions by focusing on action aligned with personal goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and teaches hands-on strategies to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and mood concerns. Mindfulness Therapy brings simple attention practices into daily life to reduce reactivity and improve focus; it pairs well with other techniques when people want tools to steady their nervous system.

Choosing which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about current needs, goals, and preferences and then try methods that fit. Expect some trial and adjustment as approaches are tailored to what helps most in real life.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how people connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and screen sharing for exercises. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or during a quick check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging support brief check-ins, skill prompts, and ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to practice skills in everyday situations.