Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Odessa, TX

I am pleased to provide counseling services in both English and Spanish. I offer faith- based counseling for my clients who want to incorporate their spiritual beliefs into the counseling process. For more than 10 years, I have counseled individuals and families on a variety of issues. I look forward to working with you to create and accomplish your goals. Together, we will craft a plan for your easy and optimistic life style. It is of the utmost importance to keep my clients' wishes at the forefront of the therapy process.

I utilize different modalities to accommodate you as a client. I adjust the counseling process for every one of my clients, and their individual needs. As a complimentary therapy, I offer a relaxed environment to assist in the implementation of stress management techniques.

Special treatment interests include, Trauma and Grief Counseling, Therapy for Depression and Anxiety, Couples Counseling, Parenting Support, Stress Management, Work and Career issues, Sand Tray Therapy My office is centrally located at 1428 East 8th Street in Odessa, Tx. Convenient parking is available with a private entrance for increased confidentiality.

My name is Marilee Melendez and I have been practicing for almost 5 years. I received my bachelors in Psychology from Texas Tech University and my masters in Counseling from University of Texas Permian Basin. As a first generation Mexican-American I deeply connect with how our cultural backgrounds affect our lives. I provide therapy in both Spanish and English. I have experience with trauma, immigration documentation, LGBTQ+, couples, children, adolescent, and adults.

Hi, I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 6+ years of experience helping adults navigate stress, trauma, and life transitions. I work with individuals who are ready to move beyond feeling stuck and build a clearer, more balanced path forward.

I bring both clinical depth and genuine warmth to every therapeutic relationship. I earned my Master's in Counseling from St. Mary's University and have spent my career walking alongside adults navigating some of life's most challenging moments — anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, women's issues, and so much more. As a Hispanic woman, I understand firsthand the importance of feeling truly seen and understood by your therapist, and I am committed to creating a space where your full identity is honored and welcomed. I work with adults across Texas, and if any of this resonates, I would love to connect. Reaching out is the hardest step, and I will meet you with the same warmth I bring to every session.

Taking the first step is the hardest part—but you do not have to walk it alone.

Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 29 years of experience helping adults, children, and families transform their lives. I help clients cope with depression, anxiety, anger, coping skills issues, and past traumas. Together, we will clear the path toward your mental health goals, breaking down big obstacles into manageable steps. Your courage brought you here, and my expertise is here to support you the rest of the way. Let’s build the future you deserve.

You’ve done the work. You’ve read the books, listened to the podcasts, gone to talk therapy before — and somehow you still feel overwhelmed, STUCK or rudderless.

And, you may be SUCCESSFUL, high-functioning on the outside while struggling with holding everything together for everyone else inside ; or even feeling imposter syndrome.

Maybe it's stress and emotional exhaustion, trapped in unexplained patterns, or carrying trauma that still lives in your body no matter how much therapy you've done. Is passing the final exam talking it's toll?

Good news, I specialize in helping people who are tired of just talking about their pain. Whether you are navigating a painful divorce, or carrying deep childhood abuse, or paralyzed by an upcoming licensing exam, I provide a space to finally address and let's CHANGE the cycle.

My Focus is Anxiety: Licensing Exam/test, ADHD, divorce anxiety/trauma, Bipolar I/II, substance disorders, PTSD, trauma, chronic pain and health, nightmares, phobias, childhood sexual/physical abuse, sexual trauma & self identity.

I have EMDR certification work completed because I'm passionate about this work. The work you do today can impact not only your future, but the generations that come after you. We don’t just talk about trauma — we process it at the nervous system level so your brain and body can begin to heal. For EXAM anxiety, we dive quickly into EMDR to process.