- CBT skills
- ACT values work
- Mindfulness practice
About Melanie
Melanie Martinez is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado with 10 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, depression, and anger. Melanie focuses on practical steps people can use when emotions run high or resentment builds.
She draws on several evidence-based approaches to guide sessions. Melanie uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and shift them. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take action that fits those values. Mindfulness-based techniques are blended in to teach breathing and attention practices for calmer moments.
Sessions are conversational and direct. Melanie listens for patterns in how someone reacts, then works with them to try new responses. She offers skills for managing strong feelings, navigating tense conversations, and reducing stress that fuels anger.
Melanie has worked with people facing major life changes, grief, trauma, addictions, and chronic stress. She also supports those dealing with parenting strain, career pressure, sleep and eating difficulties, and attention differences such as ADHD.
Her practice emphasizes clear goals and small experiments between sessions. Clients often leave with specific strategies to try during the week, and then review what worked. The approach is practical and steady, aimed at helping people gain more control over how they respond to upsetting situations.
How Melanie Uses ACT, CBT and Mindfulness Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can help when anger leads to actions someone later regrets by clarifying what matters and guiding committed steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thinking patterns that escalate strong emotions and teaching skills to change those responses. It is useful for breaking cycles of rumination and quick temper. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase awareness of triggers.Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. Melanie will collaborate with each person to find methods that match their goals and preferences. Together they set priorities, try approaches, and adjust based on what helps in day-to-day life.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten a check-in on a workday, or use phone or lower-bandwidth options when video is difficult. Licensed professionals can still teach skills, set action steps, and review progress effectively through remote sessions.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with related to anger?
She supports people with anger along with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, depression, grief, trauma, addictions, and parenting strain.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is conversational and practical. She focuses on clear goals, skills practice, and short experiments to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of concerns including chronic stress, trauma, and mood difficulties.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Colorado.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does her pricing work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin sessions with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.