- Action-oriented
- Bilingual English Spanish
- Career support
About Melissa
Dr. Echevarria uses practical, action-oriented approaches in sessions. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns and try new strategies. Mindfulness and Motivational Interviewing are part of her style when people need focus and motivation.
She also supports people facing chronic pain, illness, or disability by addressing how those challenges affect daily life and mood. Communication problems and questions about life purpose are common topics she helps people talk through. Her coaching background informs goal-setting and follow-through work.
Sessions are conversational and task-focused. People leave with small, doable steps to practice between meetings. The intent is steady progress rather than quick fixes.
Dr. Echevarria trained as a psychologist and holds the credential FL Psychologist PY9980, which indicates licensure in Florida. She blends evidence-based approaches with clear, plain-language explanations so people understand what to try and why it matters.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
How evidence-based methods translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and choose values-based actions. It is practical for coping with stress, grief, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve sleep. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple awareness practices that can calm the mind and increase focus during hard moments.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to identify goals and try different methods. Sessions are collaborative, with space to review what helps and adjust the plan over time.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce time spent traveling, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also supports continuity of care when life events make in-person visits difficult. Licensed professionals can guide practical skill practice between sessions so progress continues outside appointments.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
The profile lists stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, career issues, sleep problems, coping with life changes, and coaching. Additional focus areas include chronic pain, illness and disability, communication problems, and life purpose.
What is the therapeutic approach like?
The therapist uses practical methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness techniques, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to help people set goals and try new strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of clinical experience working with the issues listed in her profile.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is listed as FL Psychologist PY9980 and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.