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- Anxiety and stress
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression support
About Melinda
Melinda Matney is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, and the effects of trauma and abuse.
Her practice focuses on practical talk therapy. She listens to what feels most pressing and helps people sort through thoughts, behaviors, and next steps. Sessions are collaborative and goal-oriented with attention to everyday coping and emotional regulation.
Matney draws on evidence-based techniques alongside person-centered conversation. She uses cognitive-behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful thinking and emotion regulation strategies to manage intense feelings. Mindfulness practices are introduced to increase awareness and reduce reactivity.
She also supports people dealing with career fatigue, compassion fatigue, family stress, and LGBT-related concerns. Treatment plans are adjusted over time based on what helps the client make steady progress. Expectations and tasks are discussed openly between sessions.
Melinda writes plainly and keeps sessions focused on workable steps. She accepts international clients and conducts work in English. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online therapy options button.
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How Melinda uses evidence-based methods online
Melinda uses cognitive-behavioral techniques to help people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns. CBT helps with anxiety, depression, and stress by turning abstract problems into concrete steps to practice.She also employs emotion regulation strategies and mindfulness skills. Emotion regulation teaches specific ways to reduce overwhelm and manage strong feelings. Mindfulness adds short practices to increase present-moment awareness and lower reactivity.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client review what helps and adjust methods over time. Decisions are made together, taking into account symptoms, daily demands, and personal preferences.
Session formats are not detailed in the source biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, shorten travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when schedules are tight. Therapists and licensed professionals often use a mix of talk-based sessions and practical skill coaching to make remote care effective.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, self esteem, compassion fatigue, coping with life changes, and LGBT concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is interactive and person-centered. She combines talk therapy with practical techniques for managing thoughts and emotions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working as a psychotherapist in clinical settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and practices in Colorado.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.