Christina Martinez, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Christina!

I provide compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, immigration-related stress, and foster care experiences. As a bilingual Spanish-speaking clinician, I understand the emotional toll of adjusting to new environments and managing cultural stress.

My focus

I work with transition-age youth to older adults facing depression, anxiety, trauma, immigration stress, foster care challenges, and intergenerational cultural stress. My experience as both a clinician and social worker helps me provide effective mechanisms to improve my clients' lives.

My approach

My services are accessible, flexible, and tailored to each individual's needs. I offer a client-centered approach that fosters resilience and empowerment, whether you're experiencing overwhelming anxiety, persistent sadness, or navigating complex life transitions.

My communication style

My style is warm, direct, and deeply empathetic. I create a therapeutic relationship built on trust where you feel heard, validated, and understood. I use a collaborative approach, tailoring treatment to your unique experiences and cultural background to help you develop coping skills and self-awareness.

My journey to mental healthcare

My journey began working with individuals navigating unresolved trauma, abuse, and neglect. I support clients in breaking free from patterns that keep them feeling stuck, guiding them toward greater emotional balance and fulfillment. I offer accessible support that fits your lifestyle.

My goals for you

I help you achieve goals through structured, personalized therapy. We define clear, achievable objectives like reducing anxiety, processing trauma, or building healthier coping mechanisms. I use proven techniques including CBT, trauma-informed care, and mindfulness to develop healthier thought patterns and emotional regulation skills.

Our first session

We'll start with a brief introduction and an overview of the therapy process. We'll discuss the issues leading you to seek help, which will help us create a treatment plan to guide future sessions. This first meeting sets the foundation for our work together.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Art Therapy

Behavioral Activation

Dialectical (DBT)

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Motivational Interviewing

Psychoanalytic

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

+ 10 more

Focus populations

BIPOC

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

Racial Justice

+ 3 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Medicare
Aetna
Aetna - Medicare Advantage
Alignment Health Plan - Medicare Advantage
All Savers

+ 62 more

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from San Jose State University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Christina Martinez