Dr. Melissa Echevarria Baez

FL Psychologist PY9980

Florida

Motivational, values-focused psychologist

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At a glance

Credentials

FL Psychologist PY9980

License

Psychologist, Florida / PY9980

NPI

1881103273

Experience

9 years

Languages

English, Spanish

Location

Florida

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Motivational Interviewing
   • Bilingual English Spanish
   • Stress and anxiety

   About Melissa

   Dr. Melissa Echevarria Baez brings a practical, goal-focused approach to therapy. She is a Florida psychologist with nine years of experience. She speaks English and Spanish and focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and low self-esteem.

   She often uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change. She blends that with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when useful. Those methods help people notice thoughts, try small shifts, and take steps that match their values.

   Sessions tend to revolve around clear, doable goals. She helps people build coping tools for sleep trouble, life transitions, and career stress. She also supports people dealing with chronic pain, illness, or disability by addressing how those issues affect daily life and mood.

   Dr. Echevarria combines brief, focused work with mindfulness practices when they fit a person’s needs. Solution-Focused Therapy informs short-term planning and practical next steps. The result is a toolbox of skills people can use between sessions.

   Her work is conversational and collaborative. She listens for what matters most and helps people try changes that feel manageable. To start, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

2. How her approaches translate to online work

   Dr. Echevarria commonly uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify why change matters to them and find motivation that fits their life. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to guide people toward actions that reflect their values while learning to sit with difficult thoughts and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and practice manageable behavior changes that reduce symptoms.
   
   Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then try methods that fit. That collaborative process helps decide whether to emphasize motivation, values-based action, or practical skill practice in sessions.
   
   Confirm the available session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use mindfulness exercises and behavioral tasks in their everyday environments, making practice more applicable to daily life.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf 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

   Listed in

   Florida

   Languages

   English, Spanish

5. Frequently asked questions

   What kinds of concerns does she address?

   She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, career concerns, coping with life changes, and sleep problems. Additional focus areas include chronic pain, illness, disability, communication problems, and life purpose.

   What is her therapeutic style?

   Her style is collaborative and goal-oriented, using Motivational Interviewing alongside ACT, CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques. Sessions emphasize practical steps and personal values.

   How much experience does she have?

   She has nine years of experience working as a psychologist. That background informs her approach to stress management, chronic pain, and motivation issues.

   What credentials and location are listed?

   She is a Florida Psychologist, credential FL Psychologist PY9980, and practices in Florida.

   Which languages are supported for sessions?

   Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

   Can she work with international clients?

   International clients are not currently accepted.

   How are sessions priced?

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

   How do I begin the process?

   Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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