Melba (Fran) Roberts, LPC

Grief and life-limiting illness counselor

Grief and loss
Hospice experience
Client-centered care

About Melba (Fran) Roberts

Melba (Fran) Roberts is a Colorado Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who focuses on helping people navigate grief, dying, and life-limiting illness. She earned an M.A. in Counseling and Human Services from the University of Colorado and brings extensive practical experience from nine years serving as a grief counselor at Pikes Peak Hospice. The LPC credential denotes a state license to practice professional counseling in Colorado and reflects formal training and supervised experience in the field.

Roberts approaches each person with compassion, humility, and respect, creating space for individuals to express their pain at their own pace. Her work emphasizes a client-centered theoretical foundation, complemented by a range of practical techniques tailored to each person’s needs. She aims to provide an emotionally safe environment that supports processing loss of many kinds, including the death of loved ones and other significant life losses.

Over the course of her career she has supported numerous people through the painful transitions that accompany loss, offering steady guidance toward greater healing and wholeness.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, Anxiety Relationship issues Grief Intimacy-related issues Depression

Also Specializes In

Family conflicts Parenting issues Self esteem Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

CancerCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessSelf-loveWomen's issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Jungian Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Melba (Fran) Roberts have?

She has 9 years of professional experience.

Is Melba (Fran) Roberts a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds an LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, licensed in Colorado with license number LPC0004603.

In which languages does Melba (Fran) Roberts provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Melba (Fran) Roberts located?

She is located in Colorado.

How can I work with Melba (Fran) Roberts as my therapist?

You can work with Melba (Fran) Roberts through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Melba (Fran) Roberts work with international clients?

She does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Melba (Fran) Roberts cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Could Online Therapy Fit Your Needs?

Many people wonder whether connecting with a therapist remotely can make a meaningful difference. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions, online therapy can be an effective option for many individuals and offers practical ways to access support.

One of the primary benefits is flexibility - clients can meet with therapists using the mode that works best for them, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. That flexibility can make it easier to fit counseling into busy schedules and to maintain continuity through life changes.

Licensed professionals provide care through these remote formats, and individuals may choose a different therapist at any time if they want a different fit. For people weighing whether online therapy is right for them, these options often make it simpler to begin and sustain the work of coping, processing, and growth with a trained therapist.

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