Jocelyn Martinez, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Jocelyn!

I believe therapy should be a space where you can show up as you are—without judgment or pressure to have everything figured out. I offer a warm, collaborative environment where we can explore challenges, heal from past experiences, and build on your strengths at a pace that feels right for you.

My focus

I work with adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, and attachment wounds. I am especially passionate about supporting those healing from difficult family dynamics, breaking generational patterns, and building healthier relationships with themselves and others.

My approach

I offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can show up as you are. My approach is collaborative and trauma-informed, helping you navigate life's challenges, deepen self-understanding, and move toward the version of yourself you want to become.

My communication style

My communication style is warm, authentic, and collaborative. 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

I help clients identify meaningful goals that align with their 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

Family Therapy
Individual Therapy

Ages served

Minors
Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo
Ascension-SmartHealth

+ 17 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