- ACT
- CBT
- Mindfulness
About Melanie
Melanie Martinez is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado with 10 years of experience. She helps people who struggle with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, and depression. She also supports people facing life transitions, grief, addiction issues, and challenges with sleep or eating.
Her approach is straightforward and conversational. Sessions focus on identifying what feels most urgent and practical steps to reduce distress. She uses methods that help people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try different behaviors in everyday life. Mindfulness skills are used to build awareness of emotions in the moment.
Melanie draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients clarify values and change patterns that keep problems going. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotional regulation and Client-Centered Therapy principles to keep the conversation grounded in the client’s experience. Techniques are explained in plain language and practiced between sessions.
Her background includes work across concerns such as trauma and abuse, ADHD, caregiver stress, blended family issues, and chronic health challenges. Sessions often include practical problem solving, skill building, and gentle exposure to feared situations when appropriate. The focus is on what people can do differently this week to feel more in control.
To get started, prospective clients are asked to use the site's online options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How Melanie Uses ACT, CBT, and Mindfulness Online
Melanie often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice what matters to them and take committed actions that align with those values. ACT focuses on accepting difficult thoughts without getting stuck and choosing behaviors that reflect personal priorities.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify and test unhelpful thoughts and to try small behavioral experiments. CBT helps with anxiety, mood, sleep, and relationship patterns by breaking problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions.
Mindfulness practices are taught in short, practical exercises to increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity. These skills pair well with ACT and CBT to manage strong emotions and build steady routines.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Melanie collaborates with each person to figure out which methods fit their goals and daily life. She adjusts techniques over time based on what the client notices and what helps most.
Confirm the current online session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. The focus remains on practical skills, behavior experiments, and steady exposure to social situations when appropriate.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, depression, and related concerns like grief, addiction, sleep and eating problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a conversational, practical style that focuses on steps to reduce distress and skills to manage emotions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional experience as an LPC working with a range of concerns including trauma, ADHD, and caregiver stress.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Colorado.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.