Lacie Martinez

Lacie Martinez is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in Kentucky with seven years of clinical experience. She helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, low self-esteem, and life changes. She also supports concerns around communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation, and questions about life purpose.

Martinez draws on a client-centered, strength-based outlook. She treats the person in front of her as the expert on their life and works with them to identify existing strengths. Sessions begin by building a working relationship and setting clear, practical goals focused on increasing self-worth and day-to-day functioning.

Her background includes roles as a substance abuse and dual diagnosis therapist, a clinical director, and an operations director. That range of experience informs how she approaches problems related to addiction and transitions. She brings practical problem solving and attention to how life logistics affect behavior.

In the room she focuses on collaborative goal-setting and skill-building. Conversations often include looking at habits, coping strategies, and communication patterns. She aims to help clients notice what already works and what to change to make small, steady improvements.

People who feel stuck after a job change, a breakup, or a major life shift may find this approach useful. Sessions are aimed at clarifying next steps and strengthening confidence to try them. Before booking, confirm current session formats and scheduling options.

How evidence-based methods translate to online sessions

Many therapists use evidence-based techniques that focus on present-day thoughts and behaviors. One common approach is cognitive behavioral work, which helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and replace them with more useful ways of responding; this can help with anxiety, stress, and low self-esteem. Another frequently used method involves motivational and skills-focused strategies for addiction and behavior change, which emphasize step-by-step habit adjustments and building concrete coping tools.

Deciding which method fits best is part of the work together. The therapist will assess a client's needs, goals, and preferences and then recommend approaches to try. Clients and therapist can review what is helping and adjust the plan as needed so the approach stays practical and relevant.

Confirm the specific session formats before booking, as current options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example shorter check-ins can be scheduled during a lunch break, and phone-only options can reduce bandwidth or camera time. These practical conveniences help therapy stay consistent with day-to-day responsibilities rather than replacing them.