- Grief and end-of-life
- Caregiver support
- Emotion-focused work
About Melba
Melba (Fran) Roberts is a Colorado Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with nine years of experience. She focuses on grief, dying, life-limiting illness, and the many forms of loss people face. Melba also helps with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, depression, and caregiving strain.
She earned a Master of Arts in Counseling and Human Services from the University of Colorado and spent nine years working at Pikes Peak Hospice as a grief counselor. That background shaped how she talks with people about loss and end-of-life topics. She blends practical skills with conversations about feelings and meaning.
Melba primarily uses Client-Centered Therapy and also draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Jungian ideas. Sessions tend to emphasize listening, naming emotions, and helping people find ways to cope with hard experiences. She works at a pace set by the client and focuses on what matters most in each meeting.
Common issues she addresses include caregiving stress, cancer-related concerns, hospice and end-of-life counseling, guilt and shame, forgiveness, isolation, parenting strain, and self-esteem. She supports people dealing with life changes and those feeling worn down by compassion fatigue.
Melba conducts therapy in English and practices in Colorado. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and practical details through the site’s scheduling steps.
How Melba blends Emotion-Focused and Practical Approaches online
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on recognizing and naming feelings that drive difficult patterns. It can help when emotions are intense but hard to put into words, and when people want clearer emotional understanding. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing valued actions. It can help with anxiety, stress, and moving forward during life changes. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and following the client’s pace, giving space for people to say what matters to them.Picking the right approach is a collaborative step. Melba will talk with each person about goals and preferences, and together they will try methods that fit those goals. Adjustments are made over time so work feels relevant and manageable.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into daily life because they remove travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it easier to schedule around work or caregiving duties. Licensed professionals can use different formats to match practical needs, and Melba will discuss which setup works best at the first meeting.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with grief, loss, dying, and life-limiting illness plus stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parenting strain, self-esteem, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
Her primary approach is Client-Centered Therapy and she also uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy, ACT, CBT, and Jungian ideas to guide sessions and coping strategies.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience, including nine years as a grief counselor at Pikes Peak Hospice.
What credentials and location apply?
She is a Colorado LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) and practices in Colorado.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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