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Patrick Martinez

Patrick Martinez, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor - Anxiety and Stress

Colorado

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Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, Colorado / LPC.0017178
NPI
1326712761
Experience
12 years
Languages
English
Location
Colorado
  • CBT techniques
  • DBT skills
  • Motivational interviewing

About Patrick

Patrick Martinez is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado with 12 years of experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, motivation struggles, low self-esteem, and life transitions. Patrick speaks English and practices from a counseling perspective focused on practical steps forward.

He uses straightforward conversation to help people make sense of what’s causing them stress. Sessions focus on identifying patterns, building coping skills, and trying small changes that feel doable. He aims to keep sessions clear and practical so people can use what they learn between visits.

Patrick draws on several therapy styles to fit different needs. He uses client-centered techniques to listen and reflect what matters most to each person. He also applies cognitive behavioral strategies to spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors in everyday life.

When emotions run high, dialectical behavior ideas are used to manage intense reactions and reduce impulsive choices. Mindfulness tools can help calm the body and attention when anxiety or stress feels overwhelming. Motivational interviewing is offered for people working through change, including issues like addiction or career shifts.

Patrick describes his work as practical and respectful. He collaborates with clients to set short-term goals and tracks progress over time. To begin, visitors complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session through the online therapy options button.

How Patrick uses therapy approaches online

Patrick often uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try practical behavior changes. CBT sessions typically include identifying thought patterns, setting small behavioral experiments, and reviewing what did or did not work in daily life.

He also uses dialectical behavior therapy ideas to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills. These DBT-informed practices focus on managing intense feelings, reducing impulsive reactions, and improving moment-to-moment coping. Client-centered work is part of his style too, which emphasizes listening and reflecting what matters to the individual so goals align with their values.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Patrick will discuss options, try different methods, and adjust plans based on a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. He encourages short-term goals and regular check-ins to see what is working.

Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Some formats also use less bandwidth or do not require being on camera, which can help people manage practical barriers to attending.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Listed in

Colorado

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, coping with life changes, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and related topics listed in his profile.

What is his general approach in sessions?

Sessions are practical and conversational, focusing on patterns, skills, and small experiments to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 12 years of professional work experience as an LPC in Colorado.

What credential and location are listed?

He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in Colorado.

Which languages are supported and can he work with international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients.

What session formats are offered?

The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are costs handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to get started?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.

Patrick MartinezLPC

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