- Sleep and rest
- Stress and anxiety
- English and Spanish
About Melissa
Dr. Melissa Echevarria Baez brings a practical, down-to-earth approach to therapy. She is a Florida psychologist with nine years of experience who speaks English and Spanish. She focuses on sleep and rest alongside stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, career questions, and life changes.
Her work centers on helping people build useful routines and habits that support better sleep and daily functioning. Sessions often include exercises people can try between visits. She also supports people coping with chronic pain, long-term illness, and the strain those conditions place on daily life.
Dr. Echevarria uses straightforward, evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness practices. She helps clients notice unhelpful thoughts and gently shift toward actions that match their values. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused steps are used to set small, achievable goals and keep momentum moving forward.
People can expect clear explanations and practical tools rather than medical jargon. Therapy is offered in both English and Spanish for those who prefer either language. Her license is listed as FL Psychologist PY9980 and she practices in Florida.
To begin, prospective clients follow the site Start Therapy flow to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and cost varies with location and availability.
Approaches that fit your daily life
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values despite stress or discomfort. It focuses on building actions that lead to a more meaningful routine rather than getting stuck on perfect solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy teaches practical ways to notice and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors that interfere with sleep, mood, and daily functioning. It often involves simple exercises to test and adjust thoughts and habits.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, daily routines, and preferences. Together they decide which methods to try first and adjust the plan as progress is made or life circumstances change.
Confirm current session options before booking since specific formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule and reduce travel time. It also allows shorter check-ins when needed, or a mix of pacing and tools that fit work and family rhythms. Licensed professionals can adapt cognitive and mindfulness practices for remote work so clients can practice strategies between sessions and apply them directly to sleep and stress challenges.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, career issues, coping with life changes, and sleeping. Additional attention is given to chronic pain, illness, disability, communication problems, and life purpose.
What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?
The approach blends cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, and mindfulness practices. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused steps are used to set practical goals and track progress.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience working as a psychologist. That experience informs practical strategies for sleep, stress, and chronic health concerns.
What credential and region are listed for this clinician?
She is listed as a Florida Psychologist with the designation FL Psychologist PY9980 and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish to accommodate bilingual clients.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted. Services are provided to clients within the regions she is licensed to serve.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.