- Anxiety and stress
- Relationship work
- CBT-informed
About Matthew
Matthew Martinez is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) with five years of clinical experience based in Colorado. He works with adults and teens who are managing anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, and big life changes, and he also supports people facing trauma, depression, and patterns that keep repeating in their relationships.
Matt uses clear, practical conversation to map out what feels stuck. He slows things down so feelings and patterns can be noticed without pressure. Sessions look at everyday stressors - work, school, family expectations - and how those forces affect mood and behavior.
Before practicing therapy, Matthew spent more than 15 years in education, including roles as a high school principal and assistant principal. That background shaped how he sees pressure, trauma, and culture playing out in people’s lives. He brings that everyday perspective into clinical work rather than relying solely on textbook examples.
His work draws from cognitive behavioral ideas and relationship-focused approaches. He also completed Gottman Level 1 training, which informs how he helps with communication and conflict. In sessions he helps clients try practical tools and notice what changes or doesn't.
Matthew describes his approach as direct and collaborative. He aims to help people feel steadier and more able to manage panic, social anxiety, relationship conflict, or transitions. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Matthew draws on cognitive behavioral ideas which focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and panic. This approach is useful for practical skills like grounding, breathing, and changing worry-driven habits.He also uses relationship-focused work which looks at communication patterns, emotional responses, and ways to rebuild connection after conflict. That work helps with arguments, trust issues, and improving how people talk about hard topics.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Matthew will talk with each person about their goals, try an approach, and adjust based on what helps. Decisions are collaborative and based on what feels useful and doable for the client.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, save travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full hour is difficult. They can also reduce the need to use bandwidth for video if audio works better for a given moment. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and worksheets to work remotely while helping clients practice skills between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps people with anxiety, stress, relationship conflicts, trauma, depression, panic, and life changes including social anxiety and phobia.
What is his approach in sessions?
Sessions focus on clear, practical conversation that identifies patterns and tries simple tools, drawing from cognitive behavioral ideas and relationship-focused work.
How long has he been practicing?
He has five years of clinical experience and over 15 years working in education before becoming a counselor.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is an LPC licensed in Colorado and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.