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- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Bilingual English Spanish
About Melissa
FL Psychologist Dr. Melissa Echevarria Baez has nine years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and problems with sleep and self-esteem. She sees individuals in Florida and offers services in English and Spanish. Her work also covers career questions, coaching, and coping with life changes.
Dr. Echevarria uses practical, evidence-informed methods in sessions. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and to build concrete habits. Mindfulness techniques and Motivational Interviewing are part of how she helps people find what matters and stay motivated.
She also supports people living with chronic pain, illness, or disability by addressing how physical health affects mood and daily routines. Communication problems and questions about life purpose are within her focus areas when they connect to stress, coping, or motivation.
Clients can expect straightforward conversations about goals and steps to reach them. Sessions emphasize skills you can try between meetings, like behavior changes and mindful practices. Dr. Echevarria explains methods in clear language and tracks progress as people try new strategies.
She lists her credential as FL Psychologist PY9980 and practices in Florida. To start, the typical process is to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The subscription model used for sessions can be canceled at any time.
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How these approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. In practice this can help with anxiety, stress, and decisions about career or life purpose. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing thought and behavior patterns that worsen mood or sleep. It often involves homework exercises and behavior experiments to test new habits.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that fit their goals, preferences, and day-to-day life. That means trying an approach, reviewing how it feels, and adjusting methods if needed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and let people use mindfulness or behavior-change exercises between sessions. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT and CBT tools to an online setting to keep sessions focused and practical.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, sleep problems, and self-esteem. Career issues, coaching, and coping with life changes are also listed focus areas.
What therapeutic approaches does she use?
Her methods include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. These approaches guide practical steps and mindset changes in sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of experience working as a clinical psychologist. That experience includes work on stress management and chronic pain-related issues.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Florida Psychologist, listed as FL Psychologist PY9980, and practices in Florida.
Which languages are available?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Session cost varies by location and the practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
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.