Melba (Fran) Roberts

Melba (Fran) Roberts is a Colorado Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who focuses on grief, loss, and life-limiting illness. She brings nine years of counseling experience and a steady, compassionate presence to sessions. Fran aims to help people name their pain and find ways to move forward at their own pace.

Fran earned a Master of Arts in Counseling and Human Services from the University of Colorado. She spent nine years at Pikes Peak Hospice working as a grief counselor and supporting people facing dying, bereavement, and related stress. That background shapes how she listens and responds in the room.

Her work is grounded in client-centered care, which means she follows the person’s lead and matches the pace of the session to what feels manageable. She also draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Jungian and psychodynamic ideas when they fit the client’s goals.

Fran helps people cope with many concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family strain, caregiver fatigue, and challenges that come with cancer or end-of-life situations. She also addresses feelings of guilt, shame, isolation, and struggles with self-esteem and self-love.

Sessions are geared toward practical steps and emotional understanding. Fran encourages clear communication, exploration of values, and small changes that can ease daily life and relationships. Those who want to begin can use the site tools to match and schedule a first session.

How Fran’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following a person’s pace. It helps people feel heard and find their own path through loss or difficult choices. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without fighting them and commit to actions that match their values, which is useful for anxiety, grief, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical skills to reduce distress and improve daily routines.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Fran will work together with each person to figure out what fits best based on their goals and preferences. That collaborative planning can include trying a few methods to see what brings relief and clarity.

Practical benefits of online therapy include being able to fit sessions into a busy schedule and reducing travel time. Online care can also make it easier to have shorter check-ins or follow-up conversations when life feels hectic. Confirm the current session options before booking so arrangements match personal needs and availability.