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- Grief and bereavement
- Caregiver stress
- Relationship concerns
About Melba
Colorado Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with nine years of experience working with grief and life-limiting illness, Melba (Fran) Roberts focuses on loss, bereavement, and related stress. She practices in Colorado and uses multiple therapeutic approaches including Client-Centered Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Jungian Therapy. Sessions are grounded in straightforward conversation and practical support.
Roberts began her clinical work after earning an M.A. in Counseling and Human Services from the University of Colorado. She spent nine years at Pikes Peak Hospice as a grief counselor, supporting people facing bereavement and end-of-life concerns. That hospice background shaped how she approaches difficult emotions and practical caregiving challenges.
In sessions she leans on Client-Centered Therapy to listen closely and follow the client’s pace. She also uses elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice their values and make small, meaningful changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used when thoughts and behaviors are keeping someone stuck.
Fran brings specific experience with grief related to death, loss of role or home, and life changes such as illness. She also works with relationship strain, intimacy-related concerns, parenting stress, compassion fatigue, and issues tied to cancer and caregiving. Practical topics like communication problems, guilt and shame, and hospice and end-of-life counseling are within her focus.
Her approach is direct and relational. Sessions typically involve talking through what feels most urgent, practicing simple coping skills, and tracking small shifts over time. People can expect clear, person-focused work that centers their immediate needs and goals.
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How her approaches work in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy centers the persons concerns and uses listening and reflection to help people name what matters. This approach is useful when someone needs a supportive space to sort through grief, loss, or relationship strain.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. ACT focuses on identifying personal values and taking small actions that align with those values, which can be helpful for coping with life changes and caregiver stress.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try different techniques, and adjust the plan based on how well methods fit the persons needs and preferences. Clients are involved in choosing which techniques to use and when to shift direction.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time for caregivers or those managing medical appointments. The focus remains on practical tools, emotional processing, and improving day-to-day coping rather than on any particular technology or platform.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does she address?
She focuses on grief and bereavement, loss from illness or life change, and related concerns such as depression, anxiety, intimacy issues, and compassion fatigue.
What therapeutic approaches are used?
Her work draws from Client-Centered Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Jungian Therapy depending on the clients needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of clinical experience and spent nine years as a grief counselor at Pikes Peak Hospice.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Colorado Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.