- ACT techniques
- CBT tools
- Mindfulness practice
About Vanessa
Vanessa Martinez is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado with 3 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. Vanessa also lists focus areas including trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD, and guilt and shame.
Her approach centers on clear, practical conversation. Sessions use techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy. She listens for patterns that keep someone stuck, then suggests simple exercises to try between sessions.
Vanessa helps people break problems into manageable steps. She uses behavioral strategies and mindfulness skills to reduce overwhelming moments. She also explores values and what matters to each person, to guide choices in daily life.
In sessions she pays attention to relationships and attachment patterns that shape how someone feels about themselves. This can include work on body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, and recovery after loss or trauma. She names things plainly and offers straightforward tools to practice.
People who come because of guilt or shame can work on noticing harsh self-judgment, learning new ways to respond, and taking small actions that align with their values. Vanessa asks about current struggles and goals, then co-creates steps to move forward. To begin, clients follow the site's process to view online therapy options and schedule a first session.
How her main approaches work in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing painful thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that reflect personal values. It can help when guilt or shame lead to avoidance or paralysis. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to test and change unhelpful thinking patterns that maintain anxiety or low mood.Vanessa uses these approaches together with client-centered and mindfulness practices. Finding the right mix is a collaborative process. She will work with each person to identify goals, try approaches, and adjust based on what helps in everyday life.
Session formats are not detailed in the provided biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy routine, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Therapists often adapt exercises for remote work, such as guided mindful practices, behavioral experiments to try between sessions, and value-based planning that connects to daily responsibilities.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include trauma, grief, ADHD, and guilt and shame.
How would she approach feelings of shame or guilt?
She uses a mix of ACT, CBT, and mindfulness to help people notice self-judgment, test unhelpful thoughts, and practice new responses over time.
What is her professional background?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with three years of clinical experience working with a range of mood and relational concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds a Colorado LPC credential and provides services based in Colorado.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Click 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.