Dr. Melissa Echevarria Baez

Calm-minded psychologist helping with life transitions

FL Psychologist PY9980 Florida

Experience: 9 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English, Spanish

About Melissa

Dr. Melissa Echevarria Baez is a Florida-licensed psychologist who blends cognitive behavioral approaches with practical skills for everyday challenges.

Background and approach

She draws on nine years of clinical experience to help people navigate stress, anxiety, grief, sleep difficulties, and questions around career and life purpose. Her practice emphasizes clear strategies and real-world tools that clients can apply between sessions.

Fluent in English and Spanish, Dr. Echevarria also offers support for chronic pain, illness, and disability as well as communication concerns.

She uses a mix of methods including CBT, acceptance and commitment techniques, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies to tailor work to each individual’s needs. Her background includes focused training in stress management, motivation, and chronic pain management, and she aims to make therapy accessible through a range of online session formats.

Clients can expect a collaborative approach that balances short-term goals with attention to broader life changes. Dr.

Echevarria holds the credential FL Psychologist PY9980 and practices from Florida, combining clinical knowledge with a practical orientation toward coping skills and personal growth.

Online approaches that combine skills and values

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It teaches practical strategies for reducing anxiety, improving sleep, and managing stress by breaking problems into manageable steps and practicing new skills between sessions.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to clarify their values and accept difficult feelings while committing to meaningful action. This approach can be helpful for coping with persistent pain, life transitions, and uncertainties that interfere with moving forward.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work together with each client to explore which methods fit their goals, preferences, and circumstances, and may blend techniques from different models to create a personalized plan.

Online therapy with Dr. Echevarria is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible options for different lifestyles. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care around work, caregiving, or mobility limitations while allowing the therapist to use CBT, ACT, and mindfulness-based exercises in real time and between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this psychologist commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, career questions, coping with life changes, and sleep problems, and also focuses on chronic pain, illness, disability, communication problems, and life purpose.

What therapeutic styles are used during sessions?

The approach draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness techniques, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies to create practical, skills-based work.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has nine years of professional experience delivering psychological care and has developed specialized training in stress management, motivation, and chronic pain management.

What credentials and where does she practice?

She is licensed in Florida as FL Psychologist PY9980 and practices from that state.

Can I work with her if I speak Spanish?

Yes, she is bilingual and provides services in both English and Spanish, but she is not accepting international clients at this time.

In what formats are sessions offered?

Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are therapy costs handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are needed to begin working together?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Also works with

Sleeping disordersCoaching

Additional focus areas

Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsLife purpose

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English, Spanish