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Dr. Melissa Echevarria Baez, FL Psychologist PY9980
Florida
FL Psychologist - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- English and Spanish
About Melissa
Dr. Melissa Echevarria Baez is a Florida licensed psychologist (FL Psychologist PY9980) with nine years of clinical experience. She sees people for stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, career questions, sleep problems, and coping with life changes. She works in both English and Spanish.
Her work focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify unhelpful thoughts and change habits that keep problems going. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness tools to help with persistent worry, chronic pain, and motivation struggles.
Sessions include short skill-building exercises and goal-focused conversations. For someone struggling with sleep or stress, she might outline simple behavioral changes and thought records to test assumptions. For chronic pain or illness, she will use pacing and acceptance-based techniques alongside problem-solving for daily challenges.
Dr. Echevarria emphasizes clear, measurable goals and a mix of short-term solutions and longer-term strategies. She uses Motivational Interviewing to support shifts in readiness and Solution-Focused Therapy to spotlight what is already working. Clients leave with homework that is concrete and doable.
She trained and practices in Florida and asks prospective clients to complete a brief matching questionnaire before scheduling. The process is straightforward: pick an online therapy option, answer a few questions, and set a first session to outline goals and next steps.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Dr. Echevarria commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in session. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small, practical experiments to reduce anxiety and improve sleep. ACT emphasizes values-based actions and accepting uncomfortable feelings while still moving toward meaningful goals. She also incorporates mindfulness techniques to help people notice stress and pain without reacting to it. Choosing the right approach is collaborative - she will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and daily life. That discussion is part of the first sessions and can evolve over time. Session formats are not listed explicitly in her biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a workday, shorten check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. These practical benefits help people try new skills between meetings and maintain consistency with homework and goals.Areas of expertise
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, career concerns, sleep issues, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include chronic pain, illness, disability, communication problems, and life purpose.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and test them with real-life experiments. Sessions focus on changing routines and thoughts that maintain stress and anxiety.
What is her professional background?
She has nine years of experience as a practicing psychologist. Her work includes stress management, motivation issues, and chronic pain management.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Florida psychologist listed as FL Psychologist PY9980 and works in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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