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Melissa Patak

School

University of Houston - Clear Lake, Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

License

LPC #83619 (Expires 6/30/2023)

Years of experience

3
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After spending 25 years in the legal field, I returned to school to pursue a career in counseling and earned a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from the University of Houston-Clear Lake. My desire to go into counseling stems from my personal experience of witnessing others struggle with mental health issues. I provide therapy services with both adolescents and adults. My experience includes working in psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment center, and detention. I practice using cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, and strength-based approaches, all tailored to my clients’ needs. During my free time, I enjoy treasure hunting at thrift stores, gardening, traveling, and spending time with my family and dogs (Witten the lab, Dizzy the Jack Russell, and Beast the mixed breed).

Speciality areas

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Also experienced with

Depression
Anxiety
Panic Disorder
Sleep Difficulties
Familial Relationships
Relationships with Peers
Romantic Relationships
Divorce/Separation
Anger Management
Academic Stress
Trauma
Difficult to Engage Youth (foster youth, homeless youth, complex trauma)
Attachement Difficulties

Therapeutic approaches

CBT
Motivational Interviewing
Solution-Focused