Martin Alfaro, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Martin!

I provide a warm, supportive, and collaborative space where you feel heard, respected, and empowered. Together, we’ll work to understand what’s been weighing on you, build on your strengths, and create meaningful, lasting change. My goal is to help you feel more confident, balanced, and connected in your daily life.

My focus

I work with teens and adults experiencing stress, anxiety, mood concerns, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I especially enjoy supporting teens, individuals facing family or cultural pressures, and parents working to improve communication.

My approach

I use evidence-based, practical strategies tailored to your needs, including CBT, DBT skills, Motivational Interviewing, and solution-focused techniques. Therapy with me focuses on building healthy coping skills, improving emotional regulation, strengthening relationships, and supporting long-term growth.

My communication style

I create a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, respected, and safe. My style is collaborative, compassionate, and strengths-based. I use active listening, clear feedback, and appropriate humor to help clients feel comfortable and engaged.

My journey to mental healthcare

I became a therapist because I believe in the power of hope, resilience, and human connection. I’m driven by a desire to help people navigate life’s challenges, rediscover their strengths, and create meaningful change. Supporting growth and healing is what motivates me every day.

My goals for you

We’ll work together to set clear, realistic goals that reflect what matters most to you. I use structured, measurable goal-setting to help you track progress, stay motivated, and build lasting change.

Our first session

Your first session is a safe, welcoming space to share what brings you to therapy, explore current stressors, and begin building a personalized support plan - at a pace that feels right for you.

I identify as...

Male
Hispanic or Latinx

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Compassion Focused

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

+ 6 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Centivo
Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied

+ 64 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) in Children, Youth, and Families from University of Southern California.

Sessions

Video session

60 minutes

Martin Alfaro