My Professional Background & Approach

I'm Melanie Burns, a Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate and founder of Bloom Within Counseling, PLLC based in Mexia, Texas. I provide virtual therapy for individuals 12 and up across the state, with a heart for rural communities where mental health care is often limited. I’m supervised by April West, LPC-S.

Before entering the counseling field, I spent over a decade in education. I worked as a teacher, supporting students both academically and emotionally. During that time, I became a certified school counselor and served in a crisis support role, helping students navigate anxiety, family stress, grief, and other personal challenges. That experience deepened my understanding of how life’s struggles impact not just individuals, but entire families and systems.

I hold a Master’s in Education for Mental Health and Wellness, and I bring a calm, compassionate, and practical presence to the therapy space. I offer a warm, collaborative, and faith-based approach to therapy for anxiety, grief, and burnout, serving all of Texas.

My Therapeutic Approach

I believe that healing begins in a space where you feel safe, seen, and respected. My approach is person-centered and relational. This means we move at your pace and work together to uncover what’s holding you back and what might help you move forward.

I draw from several evidence-based approaches, including:

• Narrative Therapy & Journaling – helping you process your story and clarify your voice

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – for managing anxious thoughts and patterns

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) – to support emotional regulation and mindfulness

• Solution-Focused Therapy – for setting clear, strengths-based goals

• Spiritual Counseling (if you choose) – offering space for faith, deconstruction, or spiritual wounds

Whether you're navigating anxiety, grief, spiritual confusion, or a life transition, I’m here to offer support and walk with you toward clarity, self-trust, and healing.