Jocelyn Martinez, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Jocelyn!

Welcome! I operate as a friendly and accountable person in your life with the intention of helping you make progress towards your goals. My practice is dedicated to holding space for all of the feelings that present themselves on a day to day basis, honoring both who you are and the person you are becoming.

My focus

I support adolescents, adults, and families navigating anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I'm especially passionate about helping those healing from attachment wounds, those who took on adult responsibilities at a young age, and individuals navigating systemic or institutional trauma.

My approach

I believe therapy should be a space where you can show up as you are—without judgment, pressure, or the expectation that you have everything figured out. My goal is to create a warm, supportive, and collaborative environment where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to explore the challenges that bring you to therapy.

My communication style

My communication style includes (appropriate) humor, authenticity, and collaboration. I strive to create a nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, respected, and supported. I balance empathy with gentle curiosity, encouraging reflection while helping you build practical tools and insight for meaningful change.

My journey to mental healthcare

Growing up in an immigrant household, I was often taught that mental health was secondary to survival. Pursuing higher education challenged that belief and showed me the importance of emotional well-being. Since then, I have been committed to reducing stigma, increasing awareness, and helping others access meaningful mental health support.

My goals for you

Together, we navigate the highs and lows and identify meaningful goals that align with your values, strengths, and needs. Together, we break larger challenges into manageable steps, monitor progress, and adapt our approach as needed while building practical skills, insight, and confidence to support lasting change.

Our first session

Our first session is an opportunity for us to get to know one another and explore what brings you to therapy. It is completely normal to experience an array of emotions when entering a vulnerable space. My intention is to support you as we move through the process at a pace that feels right for you.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx
Spiritual

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Child/Parent Psychotherapy

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Mindfulness-Based

Object Relations

Psychodynamic

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Somatic

+ 17 more

Focus populations

BIPOC

First Gen American/Immigrant Parents

Racial Justice

Educators

+ 4 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo
Ascension-SmartHealth

+ 18 more

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Science (MS) in Counseling from California State University, Los Angeles.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Jocelyn Martinez