Melinda Dunbar, LPC

Melinda Dunbar is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with nine years of experience supporting individuals through relationship struggles, trauma, depression, and life transitions. She brings a pragmatic, evidence-informed approach to therapy, drawing on methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and mindfulness to help clients manage symptoms and develop practical skills for day-to-day living.

Known for treating a broad range of concerns including self-esteem, addiction, parenting challenges, and compassion fatigue, she tailors treatment plans to each person’s unique history and goals. Melinda emphasizes collaboration, viewing the therapeutic relationship as a partnership in which clients are acknowledged as experts on their own lives and she offers guidance to build on existing strengths and resources.

Her practice focuses on identifying and addressing underlying patterns that contribute to distress, whether those stem from attachment wounds, communication difficulties, or the fallout of past trauma. By combining skill-building with a supportive, non-judgmental stance, she helps clients move toward meaningful change and a more satisfying life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Melinda Dunbar integrates Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her online practice to meet a range of needs. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns affect current connections and helps people rebuild trust and security in close relationships. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathy and the client’s own goals, offering a supportive environment where individuals lead the pace and direction of change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical strategies to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Melinda works with each person to clarify goals, preferences, and the patterns that cause distress, and she adapts techniques over time so therapy fits the individual’s life and needs.

Online therapy with Melinda includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility and consistent access to care. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during transitions, and connect from home or work while still receiving evidence-informed therapeutic support from a licensed professional.