Melanie Burns
LPC - Associate
Meet Melanie Burns, LPC-Associate
I'm Melanie Burns, a therapist providing virtual therapy to women and adolescents throughout Texas. I work primarily with trauma, anxiety, emotional overwhelm, burnout, stress, and major life transitions.
My approach is direct, collaborative, trauma-informed, and tailored to the person in front of me.
Supervised by April West, LPC-S.
Reaching Out Takes Courage. I'm Here to Help.
A lot of people grow up being told to "tough it out" — that needing help is a sign of weakness, or that they should be able to figure things out on their own. That mindset can keep people struggling much longer than they need to.
Talking to a therapist isn't about something being wrong with you. It's about recognizing when you could use support and giving yourself space to work through what you've been carrying.
Whether you're dealing with anxiety that won't quit, memories you can't shake, emotions that feel overwhelming, a season of life that's harder than you expected, or you're simply running on empty — therapy can help. And you don't have to have it all figured out before you reach out.
Therapy for Women and Adolescents
Trauma
Anxiety
Emotional Overwhelm
Burnout
Stress & Life Transitions
Support Is Here When You’re Ready.
You can book a session online at a time that works for you. If you have questions before scheduling, I’m always happy to help.
What We Work On Together
Every session is tailored to you — but here are the core areas where I help clients find real, lasting relief.
Trauma & PTSD
Past experiences can keep showing up in your present — in your reactions, your relationships, and the way you see yourself. Through Somatic therapy, we work to process those experiences at a deeper level so they stop running the show.
Anxiety & Panic
Constant worry, racing thoughts, physical tension that never seems to let up — anxiety is exhausting. Therapy helps you understand what's driving it and gives you real tools to calm your nervous system and feel more in control.
Burnout & Depression
When everything feels heavy and nothing feels worth the effort, it can be hard to even imagine feeling different. We work to break the patterns keeping you stuck and help you reconnect with what matters to you.
Emotional Overwhelm
When everything feels like too much, you may find yourself shutting down, becoming irritable, reacting more strongly than you'd like, or struggling to sort through what you're feeling. Therapy can help you understand what's underneath the overwhelm and develop healthier ways to regulate and respond.
Life Transitions
New jobs, relationship changes, loss, moving on from what used to define you — major transitions can shake your sense of who you are. Therapy helps you process the shift and step into what's next with more clarity and confidence.
Stress
When stress starts to feel constant, it can affect your mood, sleep, relationships, and ability to cope. Therapy can help you identify what's contributing to the pressure, strengthen coping skills, and find healthier ways to manage the demands you're carrying.
Caring For All of Texas
Serving Women and Teens/Adolescents Across Texas
I provide online therapy to clients throughout Texas, including the state's major metropolitan areas and surrounding communities.
Austin
Dallas
El Paso
Fort Worth
Houston
San Antonio
Waco
Not near one of these areas? Virtual therapy is available statewide.
Getting Started Is Simpler Than You Think
Wherever you are in Texas, online therapy (telehealth) offers a flexible and private way to access support — including in rural communities where in-person options may be limited or unavailable.
Request Session
Ready to get started? Request a session online and choose an available appointment time that works for you.
Complete Intake Paperwork
Before your first appointment, you’ll complete your intake paperwork through the secure client portal so I can learn a little more about you and what brings you to therapy.
Begin Therapy
Your first session is a chance for us to talk about what’s bringing you to therapy, what you’d like to change, and what you hope to get from the process. From there, we’ll work together at a pace that feels right for you.
Mon - Thurs: 9 AM - 5 PM
Fri: 9 AM - 3 PM
Serving All of Texas
(254) 390-9243
You've Already Taken the Hardest Step,
Just by Looking
Most people sit with this page for a while before they reach out. That's okay. Whenever you're ready — whether that's today or next week — I'm here. There's no pressure, no judgment, and no wrong way to start.