Melanie Wheeler , LPC

Melanie Wheeler is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with nine years of clinical experience across inpatient, residential, outpatient, and community mental health settings. She has also worked in online therapy environments, bringing experience with virtual care alongside her in-person work. Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, LGBTQ issues, relationship and family challenges, intimacy-related concerns, parenting, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with major life changes, as well as compassion fatigue and related family problems.

Grounded in a client-centered orientation and trained in cognitive behavioral approaches, Melanie emphasizes collaboration and practical skill-building so clients can move toward the life they want. She integrates mindfulness and motivational interviewing tools when helpful, and uses solution-focused strategies to identify concrete steps forward. Her style centers on respecting each person as the expert on their own life while offering structured techniques to reduce distress and build resilience.

Melanie aims to help people regain a sense of control, relieve burdens they have been carrying, and learn actionable tools for change. She combines clinical experience with a straightforward, empathetic approach to support clients through difficult transitions and ongoing challenges.