- Warm collaborative style
- Education background
- Evidence-based techniques
About Matthew
Matthew Martinez helps people who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected despite keeping things together on the outside. He meets adults and teens where they are and focuses on making daily life easier to manage. If panic, persistent worry, relationship strain, or stress are getting in the way, he offers steady support and practical steps to move forward.
His approach is warm, direct, and collaborative. He slows conversations down to understand what is happening, then works with each person to build manageable habits and clearer thinking. Sessions aim to reduce panic and anxiety symptoms, improve communication, and restore a sense of control in everyday routines.
Before full time clinical work, Matthew spent over 15 years in education, including roles as a high school principal and assistant principal. That background shaped his view of how pressure from work, school, family, and identity shows up in behavior and relationships. He draws on that experience when helping people balance competing demands.
Matthew uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques, including cognitive behavioral therapy and relationship-focused work. He tailors methods to the person rather than forcing a single plan. He has also completed Gottman Level 1 training, which informs his work around communication and rebuilding connection.
Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. Matthew aims to help people feel more grounded, confident, and able to handle the stresses they face. To start, clients use the Start Therapy button and complete a brief matching questionnaire before scheduling.
How Matthew adapts evidence-based approaches online
Matthew commonly draws on cognitive behavioral approaches and relationship-focused work. Cognitive behavioral techniques help people notice thoughts and habits that feed anxiety and panic, then try small changes to those thoughts and routines. Relationship-focused work centers on communication skills and conflict patterns to improve how people connect with others and reduce stress in relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Matthew works together with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He adjusts pace and tools over time so the work stays practical and relevant to daily life.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, cut out commuting time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They also let people work with licensed professionals from their own region without traveling. Ask during the matching step about the exact formats offered so scheduling matches your routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Matthew commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include panic disorder and panic attacks, attachment and communication problems, and workplace issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is warm, real, and collaborative. He slows things down, listens without judgment, and helps create practical steps you can use between sessions.
What is his clinical background?
Matthew has five years of experience as a therapist and more than 15 years working in education, including positions as a high school principal and assistant principal.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He holds an LPC credential and is based in Colorado.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.