Matthew Martinez offers straightforward, calm support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or relationship strain.
01About Matthew
Matthew Martinez offers straightforward, calm support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or relationship strain. He greets clients with a warm, nonjudgmental manner and focuses on practical steps that make daily life feel more manageable. Matthew emphasizes understanding what’s happening now and finding ways to feel steadier and more in control.
He helps people untangle recurring patterns that cause conflict or keep them stuck. That can include trouble with communication, difficulty trusting or connecting, or the fallout from trauma and loss.
Background and approach
Sessions aim to slow things down, name what’s getting in the way, and try small changes that add up. Matthew brings five years of counseling experience alongside more than 15 years working in education. Time as a high school principal and assistant principal gave him hands-on experience with pressure, culture, and competing expectations.
That background shapes his practical approach to stress and workplace or school-related struggles. He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and relationship-focused work to tailor support to each person. Matthew prefers a collaborative style where the client helps set goals and pace.
This makes it easier to work on issues like anxiety, depression, panic, or problems tied to self-worth and purpose. Sessions may look different depending on needs - from focused skills practice to conversations about meaning and values.
Matthew aims to help clients leave sessions with something usable, whether that’s a new way to speak about a problem or a specific strategy to try before the next meeting.
02Credentials
- LPC (Colorado)
- License LPC.0023238 · expires August 2027
- NPI
- 1609732700 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Matthew lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Attachment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
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04Online support
Evidence-based approaches for online work
Matthew draws from evidence-based techniques and relationship-focused work to address anxiety, stress, and relationship problems. Cognitive behavioral therapy involves noticing thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and practicing concrete changes to reduce worry and avoidance. Relationship-focused work looks at how people communicate and repair conflict to rebuild connection and improve everyday interactions.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Matthew works collaboratively with clients to decide which techniques fit their goals and comfort level. He adapts methods over time, checking in about what helps and shifting course when needed so therapy stays practical and relevant.
Online therapy offers flexibility to fit therapy into busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging are useful for quick reflections, ongoing support between sessions, or when written conversation feels more natural. These options make it possible to keep consistent work while juggling work, school, and family responsibilities.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does Matthew address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, depression, trauma and life changes, plus related issues such as attachment, communication, guilt, and workplace stress.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His approach is warm, real, and collaborative. Sessions focus on slowing down, making sense of patterns, and trying practical steps that help day-to-day functioning.
What background does he bring to therapy?
He has five years of counseling experience and over 15 years working in education, including roles as a high school principal and assistant principal.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
Matthew holds the LPC credential and practices from Colorado.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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