Melina Sanchez Martinez

My communication style

Providing client-centered approaches means that I ensure that you feel comfortable according to your unique personality through my relaxed, friendly, and professional environment. I listen, observe, and encourage empathy as we explore and reflect on every challenge in your session.

My journey to mental healthcare

Trauma can distort reality, create obstacles in life, and impact behavioral functioning. We should all be given the opportunity to reach recovery, mental clarity, and individual growth. I find my work very rewarding when I can help clients heal from childhood trauma, negative patterns, and dysfunction.

My goals for you

Initiating therapy may feel like the hardest step, but it will be the best goal-setting experience to improve your interpersonal qualities. Therapeutic goals will be tailored to your present stressors, and your goals will gradually evolve as we work together in building self-awareness.

Our first session

During our first session, we will begin building a therapeutic relationship by getting to know you, your needs, and concerns. It is typical to feel guarded, nervous, emotional, and even at a loss for words during your first session; therefore, I take the lead on exploring questions that can encourage you to feel relaxed and comfortable.

I identify as...

• Female
• Hispanic or Latinx
• Christian