Dr. Galicia has been a lot of help in the past and I am looking forward to working with her again
Dr. Melissa Galica, LPC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Melissa is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Melissa. View 39 reviews
- Great news, Melissa is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Texas
Recent reviews
Melissa is absolutely amazing! She listens
More about Melissa
- 8 years' experience
- Female
- LPC
Hi, I'm Melissa, you can call me Missy.
I have 7 years of counseling experience through the lifespan from 6 to 96. I also hold degrees in Sociology and Women's Studies and Counselor Education with LPC licensing. I am currently finishing a Ph.D. in Counselor Education. As a counselor, therapies I use often include CBT, DBT, solution-focused, motivational interviewing, and narrative therapy. I am passionate about LBGTQIA+, college students, postpartum mothers, and other therapists.
I am easy-going, flexible, and willing to listen.
I am excited you stopped by today, seeking help is the hardest step, let's do the next steps together.
Other considerations to help make your choice:
I am available: M-F: 9 am - 2:00 pm for phone calls, and live messages I am unable to provide live video at this time.
I am not available on weekends.
I check all messages up until 5 pm each weekday
All sessions are 45 minutes long
**Video disclaimer: A "promise response" DOES NOT equate to a promise of treatment services.**
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Dr. Melissa Galica's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528616554.
- LPC · Texas · 76014 · Expires October 2026
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Dr. Melissa Galica
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Dr. Galicia has been a lot of help in the past and I am looking forward to working with her again
Melissa is absolutely amazing! She listens
Mrs. Galica has been a great help to me. Very supportive and responsive.
Very helpful and understandable to my need n problem
Melissa is wonderful!
She's great funny and listens
Easy to talk too, responsive via the app as well. More conversation than anything which I like, had a therapist before where it was just me talking and didn’t like that.
Melissa has helped me so much over the past two months. She is understanding, kind, a wonderful listener and professional. She really cares about you and your situation and it shows. She gave me the corrective thinking, tough love and guidance I really needed. She has helped me so much and I can’t thank her enough for it.
She’s the most amazing therapist I’ve had. She’s like a friend to talk to who seems to know what to exactly say. I highly recommend.
She is amazing.
I've been with Melissa for so long it feels natural to speak with her and work through my challenges. I enjoy being able to send a message at any point of the day and have feedback, assurance and guidance beyond waiting for our session.
Great listener!
She is an amazing person, very helpful and listens to everything.
She is the best for me, hands down.
I’ve always been nervous about therapy and emotionally opening up and I was amazed at the naturalness I had during sessions with Melissa. It feels more like talking to a friend than anything else. So grateful for her insight and professionalism and being able to balance that with a comfortable and personable environment.
She's amazing and helps with situations that may be difficult or embarrassing to talk about.
Ms. Galica has been incredible. She really helps me whenever I have my sessions and she makes me feel like i’m talking to a friend rather than a therapist. The conversation is always fluid snd I have seen a lot of changes in my life for the better since i started working with her
Melissa is a great and empathetic listener and helped me a lot to untie many knots that lead to several "aha" moments. She give constructive advice and provides clear guidance as to what to do or think about in more depths, if applicable. She has been a pillar to much personal growth for me this year. She only does counseling over phone only at this time and I must say that I prefer it this way. In the past I had found myself often too self-conscious in face to face sessions with previous therapists. So, if she were to provide the option for face to face sessions, I probably would prefer to continue over phone only.
Amazing isn't enough of a descriptor when talking about Missy. She is professional while still being warm, kind, and non-judgmental. Her sessions feel like you are just talking with a friend who gives advice that you can trust and put into practice. In the end, you feel lighter even when the topic is weighty. You are making a great choice when choosing her as your therapist.
Melissa is awesome!! I know she’s busy but she always responds to me. She is encouraging and has a lot of good insight. Easy to talk to.
Melissa is very kind, supportive, and comforting. I'm so glad I get to work with her!
Melissa made me feel comfortable and actually listened to me. After only a few sessions she has helped me build confidence to set boundaries with people, identify things that give me anxiety, and tools to alleviate some of my anxiety.
I have stayed with Melissa my whole time on better help because I've valued and enjoyed her involvement in my journey.
Melissa is extremely compassionate, skilled, and kind. She is so easy to talk to during my session and I really appreciate her warmth and use of humor! I feel fortunate to have her as my counselor and I have seen personal growth in myself since beginning my journey with Betterhelp a few months ago. Thanks, Melissa! :-)))
I’ve had 3 sessions with Melissa and she is fantastic! Funny when appropriate, but down to business. So supportive.
Melissa is the sole reason why I have stayed with BetterHelp for therapy. She has a very caring, and fun personality and she understands the severity of things while also making you feel like it’s okay to laugh along the way. I would recommend her 1000% times over.
I highly recommend Missy. She is a bright light and has a spectacular personality unlike anyone else I know. She is kind, helpful and funny. She is also very well accomplished and an expert in her craft. She helped me through a time I didn’t think I could ever get through and for that I am forever grateful. Missy is one of a kind!
Melissa has been wonderful!!! She is very funny but also is "matter of fact" which I love. I need to hear the truth...Sometimes it's the hard truth but I'm so glad to have her!
Melissa is really nice and down to earth. I appreciate her friendly spirit she brings to my counseling.
So far she has been the best therapist I've had. She's understanding, positive, but not afraid to get to the point. Sweet and fun to chat with aside from therapy and very comforting in times of need.
Understanding and outgoing! I really appreciate the fact that she let’s me speak without always jumping in. Gives great advice and ways to improve on myself.
So far I'm very happy to have someone who can give me a different perspective on things. Excited for what the future brings with her help.
Love her! She is wonderful to talk to
So far my sessions have been good. And I look forward to our live chat.
She very out going understanding of things and helps in different ways. Highly recommend
Melissa is relatable and has a variety of life experiences.
She’s a very sweet woman. I’m very comfortable speaking with her about the things that trouble me a lot to the little stressors in my life. I highly recommend if you’re looking for someone whose actually going to listen to you and give a response that doesn’t sound repetitive
Melissa is the best! She has been super helpful during this very stressful period in my life professionally, personally, emotionally, etc... Very grateful for her!!!!
Missy is an excellent therapist and I would recommend her to anyone! She is an active listener and gives great advice when needed. 10/10!
Frequently asked questions
Does Dr. Melissa Galica offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Dr. Melissa Galica works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Dr. Melissa Galica speak?
Dr. Melissa Galica speaks English.
How many years of experience does Dr. Melissa Galica have?
Dr. Melissa Galica has 8 years of experience.
Where is Dr. Melissa Galica licensed to practice?
Dr. Melissa Galica is licensed to practice in Texas.
Does Dr. Melissa Galica accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Dr. Melissa Galica does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Dr. Melissa Galica offer?
Dr. Melissa Galica offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Dr. Melissa Galica?
Dr. Melissa Galica can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Dr. Melissa Galica?
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.