Sandra Martinez, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Sandra!

I work with young adults and specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitional changes, relationship issues, peer-related issues, stress, and family issues. I am trained in various evidence-based models of treatment and utilize an integrative therapeutic approach to optimize the needs of the clients that I serve.

My focus

I typically work well with young adults and older teens who are willing to explore and make changes in their life. I am able to easily build rapport with this population which makes the therapeutic relationship strong and change possible.

My approach

My approach varies from client to client. I most frequently use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Solution-focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Relational Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

My communication style

My communication style is very calm, empathetic, and personable, and I enjoy using humor as appropriate. I want my clients to feel comfortable and like they can be themselves when we work together.

My journey to mental healthcare

I worked in community mental health programs as a Bilingual Clinician and as a Clinical Supervisor. I have also worked in an emergency department conducting mental health assessments for high-acuity clients. I love helping others and I really do consider it a passion of mine.

My goals for you

I have a collaborative approach to goal setting with clients. I work with the client to see what they would like to get out of therapy and what changes they want to make. I may also suggest goals that I feel may be helpful and will check in with the patient on a regular basis to review progress.

Our first session

During our first session together, I will complete a biopsychosocial assessment where I will ask you many questions to get to know you and what brought you to therapy. We will also review goals and what you would like to work on during your treatment.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Mindfulness-Based

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Focus populations

BIPOC

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo

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Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) in Community Mental Health from California State University, Fullerton.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Sandra Martinez