Melissa McGuire, LPC-Associate
Supervised By Kimberly Watts Hoggatt, JD, MA, LPC-S, LMHC TX #66799
Currently Accepting New Clients
My Pronouns are: she/her
Who I see: Adults, Individuals, Relationships
Where I Work: Virtual or In-Person (Dallas, TX)
Investment: $160 per session, sliding scale upon request
Fun Fact: I love romance novels, live music, oracle cards, and tattoos. I hate sock wrinkles, getting less than 10 hours of sleep, unpacking after a trip and plots that rely on a Big Misunderstanding
Hey there!My name is Melissa and I love to work with neurodivergent adults, queer folks, nontraditional relationships, and those in the kink community - especially if they are navigating big changes like dating, divorce, late diagnosis, or evolving identity and belief systems. I’ve been there! I dug myself out and became a therapist to help others who feel burdened by the weight of performing a version of themselves that was built for everyone else. I’m an LPC Associate supervised by Kimberly Watts Hoggatt, JD, MA, LPC-S.
In general, I’m more of a “Take Your Shoes Off-Cussing in Session” therapist than an “Assigning Homework-Structured Approach” one. Neither is better or worse – what’s important is what YOU are looking for.
I believe the most powerful aspect of therapy is a strong, authentic therapeutic relationship. I practice from a strengths-based, holistic, and non-pathologizing approach, and believe someone’s personal, cultural, and socioeconomic context must inform their diagnosis and treatment. I draw eclectically from ACT, DBT, existential therapy, feminist theory, and solution-focused brief counseling based on each client's needs and goals.
Outside of sessions, I love to spend time with my people and my cats. You might also find me reading smut or nonfiction. Other current interests of mine are trying to cook more often, expanding my emergency preparedness, and soon, I’m hoping to plan my next tattoo!
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Master’s of Arts in Professional Counseling - Amberton University 2026
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Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
Person-Centered Therapy
Relational Therapy
Existential Therapy
Feminist Therapy
