Deanna Martin, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Deanna!

I have dedicated my work to providing clinical therapy for students and families in school districts, as well as through private practice and nonprofit organizations.

My focus

I am passionate about supporting youth, teens, and young adults navigating behavioral, mental health, and educational challenges. In addition, helping adults manage life, family, work, and general mental health concerns.

My approach

My approach to therapy is collaborative and tailored to each individual, as I believe every person's story is unique. I draw from evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused therapy, and Mindfulness approaches while also incorporating practical tools that can be applied in daily life.

My communication style

You will experience a safe, nonjudgmental, and, when appropriate, humorous space where you will be heard, supported, and appropriately challenged.

My journey to mental healthcare

While student teaching in college, I realized speaking to 30+ students left little room for the deeper, personal connections I valued most. As a Psychotherapist, the one-on-one work supporting people and guiding them toward becoming who they strive to be has given me the career I love.

My goals for you

I believe therapy is best approached as a partnership - we set goals together, explore challenges and successes at a comfortable pace, and build on strengths to foster resilience, healing, and growth.

Our first session

You can expect to be in a supportive environment where you can show up as your true self. We'll collaborate in setting goals that guide our work together. You'll learn and practice tools that you can apply in daily life. Each session is a step toward healing, growth, and acceptance.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Child/Parent Psychotherapy

Compassion Focused

Dialectical (DBT)

Motivational Interviewing

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors
Preteens

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Arts (MA) in Marriage and Family Therapy from University of Phoenix.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Deanna Martin