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Melissa Miller García

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

5 years of experience

Verified by Octave
In Texas
Accepting 9 Insurance providers

Meet Melissa

I have experience working with diverse issues and populations including Depression, Anxiety, First-generation, Cultural/Racial Identity, Systemic Oppression, Immigrants, Black/Indigenous/People of Color (BIPOC), Polyamory/Non-Monogamy/Open Relationships, Life Transitions, LGBQ+ (Sexuality),Transgender Allied, Insomnia/Sleep, and Chronic Health Conditions. Are you terrified of judgment in therapy because of a "non-traditional" lifestyle, relationship, or job? Are you exhausted by the demands of a system that never seems to give you a break? Are you experiencing feelings of guilt and shame of starting this journey because growing up your concerns were minimized or taking care of yourself was viewed as selfish? I am a bicultural, anti-racist, social justice-oriented, Latina therapist with a focus on supporting folx in navigating the stress and trauma experienced in a system that was not created for us. I am here to help you unpack the complex emotions that arise when living in an identity that's "othered". I make it my goal to foster a trusting, relational, and empowering environment for the people I work with so they feel in control of their healing. I value creativity in my sessions since therapy is not a one size fits all approach. I use a mix of evidence-based therapy modalities (while being mindful of cultural factors) including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy. You have the power to decide what tools you'd like to use and practice! I want to invite you to work with me to make sense of your inner world and leave our sessions with feelings of clarity, calmness, and support.

I am a bicultural, anti-racist, social justice-oriented, Latina therapist with a focus on supporting folx in navigating the stress and trauma experienced in a system that was not created for us.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Authentic
  • Casual
  • Empowering
  • Open-minded

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • BIPOC
  • Immigrants
  • Non-monogamous relationships
  • Students

Approach

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i)
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Relational
  • Solution-Focused
  • Strengths-Based

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for Texas residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Additional

Interests

Insurance Accepted

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

Education

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

Frequently asked questions

Melissa Miller García accepts Centivo, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Prime Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, Out of state BlueCard PPO, Oscar TX, United Healthcare, United Healthcare/Optum, and Aetna. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in Texas are estimated at $185-195 per session.

Melissa Miller García is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Melissa is licensed to practice in Texas, so clients located in Texas can book sessions. Melissa’s Texas license number is 66700, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Melissa Miller García has been practicing therapy for 5 years. Melissa’s education and training include BSW - Social Work, The University of Texas at Austin; MSSW - Social Work, Clinical Concentration, The University of Texas at Austin. Over that time, Melissa has worked closely with BIPOC, Immigrants, Non-monogamous relationships, and Students.

Melissa Miller García works with BIPOC, Immigrants, Non-monogamous relationships, and Students and specializes in Anxiety, Burnout, Chronic Illness, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Immigration, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Sleep, Stress, and Women's Issues. These are the areas where Melissa spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Melissa is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Melissa Miller García draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Motivational Interviewing, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Melissa’s style is action-oriented, authentic, casual, empowering, and open-minded. In Melissa’s words: “I am a bicultural, anti-racist, social justice-oriented, Latina therapist with a focus on supporting folx in navigating the stress and trauma experienced in a system that was not created for us.”

Melissa Miller García (she/her) offers therapy in English and Spanish. Melissa identifies as Hispanic/Latinx, White, and Biracial/Multiracial.

Melissa Miller García offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Melissa is licensed in Texas, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Melissa Miller García is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Melissa will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Melissa’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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