Patrick Martinez

Practical, compassionate therapy for life transitions

LPC Colorado

Experience: 12 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Patrick

Patrick Martinez is a Colorado-licensed LPC with 12 years of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, and major life transitions. He works with clients facing challenges such as depression, bipolar disorder, addiction, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and struggles with self-esteem and motivation.

Background and approach

Patrick emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while adapting his work to each person's unique situation. His practice blends practical, evidence-informed tools with a collaborative, person-centered stance.

He draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to examine thoughts and behaviors, from DBT to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance, and from motivational interviewing to support readiness for change. Patrick tailors treatment plans and session dialogue to meet specific goals, whether that means building coping skills, addressing substance-related patterns, or exploring attachment and communication issues.

Clients can expect a supportive ally who honors their courage in seeking change and who partners with them to develop clearer direction, more effective strategies, and greater emotional balance.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Patrick integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy into his online work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression, while Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and collaboration to help clients clarify values and goals and feel heard and supported.

He also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy when emotional regulation, distress tolerance, or interpersonal effectiveness are priorities; DBT provides concrete strategies for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. The choice of approach is made together - Patrick treats the selection of methods as a collaborative process and will tailor techniques to fit each person’s needs, goals, and preferences rather than applying a single method uniformly.

Online sessions can take place by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for varied schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access ongoing support from a licensed professional without geographic travel, enabling consistent skill practice and follow-up in ways that fit into daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Patrick address?

He works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy difficulties, grief, addictions, depression, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.

What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?

Sessions are collaborative and client-centered, using approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT skills, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to build skills and support change.

How much experience does he bring to practice?

He has 12 years of professional experience working with people across many concerns and tailoring treatment to individual needs.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is an LPC licensed in Colorado with license number CO LPC LPC.0017178 and maintains practice based in that state.

Does he offer services in other languages or to international clients?

He provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available for working together?

Appointments can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different preferences and schedules.

How are costs and billing handled?

Session costs vary with location and therapist availability; services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are involved in getting started?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Self esteem Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

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 shame ImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / 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

Licensed

Colorado

Languages

English