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Marilee Melendez

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Available both in-person and online
620 North Grant Avenue Suite 500 Odessa, TX 79761
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I greatly value your trust in our collaborate efforts aimed at enhancing your well-being. My approach involves recognizing each person and their unique circumstances with care, collaborating as a team to carefully assess your specific therapeutic needs. I work with both individuals and couples regularly. I evaluate the influence of cultural factors and consider how our individual life experiences shape our current perspectives. Recognizing the changes needed in our lives can significantly inhale our potential for personal growth.
I specialize in trauma, anxiety, relationship issues, and cultural impacts that impact our daily lives. I enjoy working with all demographics and I provide Spanish speaking counseling services as well. I work with children, adolescents, and adults. Hablo español y estoy aceptando nuevos clientes.
Bienvenido a terapia y le felicito que tomo el primer pazo de su salud mental. Tengo mucho orgullo en mi cultura hispana y entiendo los diferentes obstáculos que nos afecta diariamente. Su salud mental es de gran importancia y espero que, juntos, podemos navegar cualquier situación que le esta afectando.
Call or Marilee Melendez now for a free 15 minute consultation - (432) 300-4591

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online
Continued Growth Counseling

Continued Growth Counseling

620 North Grant Avenue

Suite 500

Odessa, TX 79761 map

 (432) 300-4591
My website
In person and virtual sessions between the hours of 8 am - 3 pm. Estoy aceptando nuevos clientes y hablo español.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Couples Counseling and Life Transitions 
$125 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (432) 300-4591
Photo of Marilee Melendez, MA, LPC

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online
Continued Growth Counseling

Continued Growth Counseling

620 North Grant Avenue

Suite 500

Odessa, TX 79761 map

 (432) 300-4591
My website
In person and virtual sessions between the hours of 8 am - 3 pm. Estoy aceptando nuevos clientes y hablo español.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Couples Counseling and Life Transitions 
$125 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $125
  • Couple Sessions $125

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • United Health/Optum
  • Aetna
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • EAP:Cigna
  • EAP:United Health/Optum
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Accepting private pay and major insurance plans, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, and more. Please reach out for coverage and self-pay options.
Photo of Marilee Melendez, MA, LPC
Marilee Melendez
MA, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (432) 300-4591
"
Accepting private pay and major insurance plans, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, and more. Please reach out for coverage and self-pay options.
Photo of Marilee Melendez, MA, LPC
Marilee Melendez
MA, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (432) 300-4591

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Texas / 87658 Marilee Melendez

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 5 years

    • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from University of Texas Permian Basin MA Counseling / 2015
  • Degree/Diploma from Texas Tech University BA Psychology / 2011
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Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in trauma-informed therapy for sexual abuse, abandonment, anxiety, and trauma-related concerns. Experienced in immigration and VAWA evaluations, neurodivergent care including ADHD, and LGBTQ affirming support, including gender-affirming care documentation
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Marilee Melendez
MA, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (432) 300-4591
"
Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in trauma-informed therapy for sexual abuse, abandonment, anxiety, and trauma-related concerns. Experienced in immigration and VAWA evaluations, neurodivergent care including ADHD, and LGBTQ affirming support, including gender-affirming care documentation
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Marilee Melendez
MA, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (432) 300-4591

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Couples Counseling
  • Life Transitions

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Child or Adolescent
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Grief
  • Infidelity
  • LGBTQ+
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Parenting
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Transgender
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Trauma-informed therapist specializing in sexual abuse, interpersonal violence, immigration evaluations, and VAWA cases. I support clients navigating anxiety, depression, neurodiverse relationships, and LGBTQ affirming care, including gender-affirming support letters. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and culturally responsive.
Photo of Marilee Melendez, MA, LPC
Marilee Melendez
MA, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (432) 300-4591
"
Trauma-informed therapist specializing in sexual abuse, interpersonal violence, immigration evaluations, and VAWA cases. I support clients navigating anxiety, depression, neurodiverse relationships, and LGBTQ affirming care, including gender-affirming support letters. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and culturally responsive.
Photo of Marilee Melendez, MA, LPC
Marilee Melendez
MA, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (432) 300-4591

4 Endorsements

Maribel Benitez Rasco
Maribel Benitez Rasco
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Marilee is not only a knowledgeable therapist, she is authentic and approachable. She will meet you where you are and will make an honest attempt at understanding how she can help. Her attention to how our culture impacts our wellbeing is truly an asset.
DianaMae D. Murray
DianaMae D. Murray
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Marilee possesses an unparalleled ability to create a safe, welcoming environment where healing and growth thrive. Her compassion, insight, and expertise are pivotal in guiding clients through challenging times, and fostering resilience and well-being.
Chelsey Kendall
Chelsey Kendall
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Marilee is a personable, warm, and caring counselor. I know she provides a safe, non-judgmental space for all of her clients!
Sindy Muro
Sindy Muro
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A, MA
Marilee brings a genuine respect for each client's unique story, thoughtfully integrating cultural and personal experiences into her therapeutic approach. She works skillfully with both individuals and couples, focusing on collaboration and tailored care.

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Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10) , 
Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Communities

Single Parent , 
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Spanish

Age

Children (6 to 10) , 
Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Communities

Single Parent , 
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Spanish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Existential
  • Humanistic
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Multicultural
  • Person-Centered
  • Positive Psychology
  • Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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I often integrate humanistic and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to provide a comprehensive approach to healing. Our work will focus on understanding the emotions and behaviors that shape your current experiences. We will engage in cognitive restructuring to challenge and reframe unhelpful thoughts, while fostering the cross-cultural development and applications of healthy coping strategies.
Photo of Marilee Melendez, MA, LPC
Marilee Melendez
MA, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (432) 300-4591
"
I often integrate humanistic and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to provide a comprehensive approach to healing. Our work will focus on understanding the emotions and behaviors that shape your current experiences. We will engage in cognitive restructuring to challenge and reframe unhelpful thoughts, while fostering the cross-cultural development and applications of healthy coping strategies.
Photo of Marilee Melendez, MA, LPC
Marilee Melendez
MA, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (432) 300-4591

Location

Primary Location

Continued Growth Counseling

620 North Grant Avenue

Suite 500

Odessa, TX 79761

(432) 300-4591

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My website

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Continued Growth Counseling

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In person and virtual sessions between the hours of 8 am - 3 pm. Estoy aceptando nuevos clientes y hablo español.
Photo of Marilee Melendez, MA, LPC
Marilee Melendez
MA, LPC
Call for a free consultation now - (432) 300-4591
"
In person and virtual sessions between the hours of 8 am - 3 pm. Estoy aceptando nuevos clientes y hablo español.
Photo of Marilee Melendez, MA, LPC
Marilee Melendez
MA, LPC
Call for a free consultation now - (432) 300-4591