- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Skill based work
About Patrick
Patrick Martinez is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Colorado who helps people handle stress, anxiety, trauma, and major life changes. He focuses on building confidence, improving motivation, and addressing relationship and intimacy-related concerns. His tone is straightforward and respectful, aimed at people who want practical help and clear next steps.
He frames work with each person around their needs. Sessions are shaped to fit the difficulty someone brings in, whether that is grief, addiction, parenting strain, or career stress. Patrick uses conversation to set small goals and track progress in ways that feel doable.
Over 12 years he has worked with a wide range of concerns, from mood disorders such as depression and bipolar to attention and behavior challenges like ADHD. He also addresses issues connected to family life, adoption and foster care, caregiving stress, and intimacy and kink-related topics. His experience includes supporting people through domestic violence, substance issues, and eating or control concerns.
Clinically, he draws on client-centered work along with cognitive behavioral methods, dialectical behavior strategies, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. That mix is used to teach coping skills, shift unhelpful thoughts, and build emotional regulation. Patrick aims to make therapy practical and relevant to everyday life.
He asks clients to be active partners in planning treatment. The first appointment focuses on clarifying goals and deciding which approach to try first. From there he adapts the plan as progress and needs become clearer.
He frames work with each person around their needs. Sessions are shaped to fit the difficulty someone brings in, whether that is grief, addiction, parenting strain, or career stress. Patrick uses conversation to set small goals and track progress in ways that feel doable.
Over 12 years he has worked with a wide range of concerns, from mood disorders such as depression and bipolar to attention and behavior challenges like ADHD. He also addresses issues connected to family life, adoption and foster care, caregiving stress, and intimacy and kink-related topics. His experience includes supporting people through domestic violence, substance issues, and eating or control concerns.
Clinically, he draws on client-centered work along with cognitive behavioral methods, dialectical behavior strategies, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. That mix is used to teach coping skills, shift unhelpful thoughts, and build emotional regulation. Patrick aims to make therapy practical and relevant to everyday life.
He asks clients to be active partners in planning treatment. The first appointment focuses on clarifying goals and deciding which approach to try first. From there he adapts the plan as progress and needs become clearer.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Colorado
Languages
English
How therapy approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to your concerns. The therapist follows your lead, reflects what matters, and helps you set goals that feel right for you.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behavior. Sessions often include practical exercises and small homework tasks to change unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors between meetings.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches emotion regulation and coping tools for intense feelings and relationship stress. It uses step-by-step skills training to reduce reactive or risky behavior.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and help you decide based on your goals, needs, and what feels most useful. That choice can change over time as progress and priorities shift.
Confirm the exact online session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Many clients find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, or allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Online work can make it easier to keep regular appointments and practice skills in day-to-day life.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
Common concerns include stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, addictions, grief, parenting strain, and intimacy-related issues.
What is the general therapy style used in sessions?
The approach is practical and client-centered, blending cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to teach coping skills and adjust thinking patterns.
How much professional experience does the therapist have?
He has 12 years of professional work experience in counseling and related care settings.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
He holds the LPC credential in Colorado and practices from that state.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
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 first steps to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments according to the therapist's availability.