A Private Practice Built Around Real, Lasting Change
Bloom Within Counseling is a private therapy practice serving teens and adults across Texas through secure online sessions. The practice was founded with one goal in mind: to provide professional, evidence-based mental health care that actually meets people where they are — whether that's a small town with no local therapist, a busy schedule that makes in-person sessions nearly impossible, or a situation where privacy really matters.
This isn't a large clinic or a revolving door of providers. When you work with Bloom Within Counseling, you work with Melanie Burns — one therapist, focused on you, for as long as it takes to get where you want to go.
Meet Melanie Burns, LPC - Associate
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate | Supervised by April West, LPC-S
I’m Melanie Burns, and I started Bloom Within Counseling because I believe that where you live shouldn’t determine whether you can access quality mental health care. I’m based in Mexia, Texas — a small community in Central Texas where, like a lot of rural areas, mental health support has historically been hard to come by. Through telehealth, I’m able to serve clients all across the state, and that matters a lot to me.
I’ve spent over 10 years working with youth and families, and I’ve seen firsthand how stress, anxiety, and trauma show up in everyday life — in how people parent, how they relate to others, how they go through the motions without ever really feeling okay. That experience shapes how I work with every client.
My specialty is trauma-focused therapy. I’m trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), which is one of the most researched and effective treatments available for trauma and PTSD. I also draw on CBT, DBT, and Narrative Therapy — whichever combination actually fits what you’re dealing with. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach here.
I work with teens (ages 13 and up) and adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, burnout, and major life transitions. I also provide space for clients who want their faith or spiritual values to be part of the process — though therapy is always grounded in your goals, not a specific belief system.
If you’re not sure whether therapy is right for you, or you’re nervous about what it even looks like — that’s okay. Most people feel that way at first. The first conversation is low-pressure, and you don’t have to have it all figured out before you reach out.
Patients Love Bloom Within
While every patient is different and comes with different needs, Bloom Within works to create the perfect plan for you and your needs.
Training, Credentials & Approach
Licensure
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-Associate) in the State of Texas, supervised by April West, LPC-S.
Specialized Training
EMDR-trained therapist — Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is a highly researched, evidence-based approach to healing trauma and PTSD.
Areas of Focus
- Trauma & PTSD
- Anxiety & Panic
- Depression & Burnout
- Teen Mental Health (ages 13+)
- Life Transitions & Stress
- Faith-Based & Spiritual Support (optional)
Who Melanie Works With
Individuals ages 13 and up — teens and adults throughout Texas via telehealth.
Therapeutic Modalities
Melanie draws from several evidence-based frameworks to tailor care to each client's needs:
- EMDR — Trauma processing at the brain and body level
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) — Identifying and shifting thought patterns that keep you stuck
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) — Emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills
- Narrative Therapy — Examining the stories we tell about ourselves and rewriting the ones that no longer serve us
The Heart Behind the Practice
Why This Work Matters
Mental health care in rural Texas is genuinely hard to access. Long drives, limited providers, and a culture that sometimes still sees asking for help as weakness — those things keep a lot of people from getting support they really need. Bloom Within Counseling exists to change that, at least for the clients we serve.
Online therapy isn't a workaround or a lesser option. For most people, it's actually more convenient, more private, and just as effective as in-person sessions. The goal is to remove every possible barrier between you and feeling better.
Our Approach to Care
Therapy here is collaborative, honest, and practical. Sessions aren't just a place to vent — they're a place to actually work through what's been weighing on you. Melanie brings warmth and clinical skill in equal measure, and every treatment plan is built around your goals, your pace, and what genuinely works for your life.
There's no judgment here. No pressure to perform wellness or have the right answers. Just a consistent, supportive space to do the real work of feeling better.
Mon - Thurs: 9AM - 5PM
Fri: 9 AM - 3 PM
Sat & Sun: Closed
Based in Mexia,
Serving all of Texas
(254) 390-9243
melanieburns@bloom-within-counseling.com