- CBT techniques
- Relationship work
- Gottman Level 1
About Matthew
Matthew Martinez is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Colorado with five years of clinical experience. He works with adults and teens managing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, depression, trauma, and major life transitions. People often come to him feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected even when things look okay from the outside.
Matthew focuses on helping clients slow down and make sense of what is happening in their lives. He talks through patterns that keep repeating in relationships and daily routines. Sessions emphasize practical steps to feel more grounded, confident, and in control rather than labels or judgement.
Before becoming a counselor he spent over 15 years in education, including roles as a high school principal and assistant principal. That background shaped his understanding of how pressure from work, school, family, and culture affects mental health and behavior.
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy and relationship-focused work. He also draws on Gottman Level 1 training to inform how he addresses communication and conflict in partnerships. Matthew describes his approach as real and collaborative, working with clients to find what fits their situation.
If someone wants to begin, he asks them to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a cancelable subscription model. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
How his approach translates to remote work
Matthew uses evidence-based techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy and relationship-focused methods in his work. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical ways to shift them; it is often used for anxiety, panic, and depression. Relationship-focused work examines how communication and interaction patterns sustain problems and helps people try new ways of relating that reduce conflict and disconnection.Finding the right approach is part of the process. He works collaboratively with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring. That means trying strategies, checking how they land, and adjusting the plan together rather than following a fixed path.
Confirm the current session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten commutes, and allow for brief check-ins when needed. Phone sessions may be useful when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in suits the day, while video can help with communication work that benefits from seeing nonverbal cues. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework for remote sessions so the work stays practical and focused on real-life situations.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Matthew address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include guilt and shame, attachment issues, and workplace difficulties.
How does he approach feelings of guilt or shame?
He slows the pace to make sense of what’s driving those feelings and uses practical steps to reduce their hold on daily life. Work often includes examining patterns in relationships and self-talk.
What is his background outside therapy?
He spent over 15 years in education, including work as a high school principal and assistant principal, which informs his view of stress, culture, and expectations.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, practicing in Colorado and offering services under that credential.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.