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 me, 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 work with teens/adolescents 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.
Clients Love Bloom Within
While every client 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.
Areas of Focus
- Trauma & PTSD
- Anxiety & Panic
- Depression & Burnout
- Teen Mental Health
- Life Transitions & Stress
- Faith-Based & Spiritual Support (optional)
Specialized Training
Somatic Therapy — Body-based, trauma-informed approaches that explore the connection between emotional experiences, the nervous system, and physical responses to stress and trauma.
Who I Work With
A wide-range of adolescent/teens and adults throughout Texas via telehealth.
Therapeutic Modalities
I draw from several evidence-based frameworks to tailor care to each client's needs:
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) —
EFT helps you understand emotions, identify underlying needs, and build healthier patterns of connection and communication. - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) — Identifying and shifting thought patterns that keep you stuck.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) — Emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills.
- Supportive Therapy —A compassionate, nonjudgmental approach that helps you process emotions, build on your strengths, and develop healthy ways to navigate stress and life’s challenges.
- 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. I founded Bloom Within Counseling to change that, at least for the clients I 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. I bring 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 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
Serving all of Texas
(254) 390-9243
melanieburns@bloom-within-counseling.com