Nancy Martinez

Nancy Martinez is a California licensed marriage and family therapist - LMFT - with five years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, low self-esteem, depression, and questions about life purpose. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Nancy focuses on practical conversation and clear steps. She listens for the patterns that keep people stuck, then uses straightforward tools to test different ways of thinking and behaving. People often work on communication skills, setting boundaries, managing strong emotions, and rebuilding self-worth.

Her approach combines client-centered therapy with cognitive behavioral therapy. That means she starts from the client's goals, pays attention to what matters to them, and uses CBT techniques when needed to change unhelpful thoughts and habits. Work tends to be concrete and action-oriented rather than abstract.

Nancy is comfortable addressing attachment and abandonment concerns, multicultural issues, and the effects of prejudice and discrimination. She also has experience supporting people managing autism or intellectual disability-related challenges and those coping with self-harm thoughts or impulsivity.

Many clients choose phone sessions for convenience and shorter scheduling lead times. If a quick last-minute check-in is needed, live chat can be used. To start, prospective clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first visit.

Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work

Client-centered therapy focuses on the client's priorities and perspective. The therapist listens closely, reflects what matters to the client, and shapes the work around the client's goals. This approach is useful when someone feels uncertain about what to change and needs a place to sort priorities.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and try practical alternatives. CBT is often used for anxiety, low mood, and when someone wants tools to manage strong emotions or break repetitive patterns.

Deciding which approach to use is typically a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals and preferences, then suggest an approach or mix of methods to try. Adjustments are made together as therapy proceeds.

Practical benefits of online sessions include easier fitting of appointments into a busy day and options that do not require travel. Nancy prefers phone sessions because they are often simpler to schedule, and she offers live chat for short, last-minute check-ins. If you want other session formats, confirm what is currently offered before booking. Online work can make it simpler to maintain regular check-ins while juggling work and family commitments.