Annie Martinez
LPCC, 12 years of experience
About me
My name is Anielka Martinez, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in the state of California and Maryland. My core belief is to employ a compassionate, non-judgmental, and strengths-based approach in working with individuals, couples/families, mental health, and psychoeducational groups. I am committed to collaborating with clients to define personal goals, discuss ways to strengthen support, and gain a deeper understanding of thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and concerns impacting the quality of life.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Together, we will identify challenges and goals - where you want your life to be a month, six months, a year from now. Then, we'll identify options and strategies you can use to get there. You'll leave the session with a better understanding of what you're facing with an "actions I can take right now" approach. There will always be room for suggestions concerning our work together, including keeping each other accountable.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
Professional experiences range from treating individuals with persistent mental illness along with clinical depression/anxiety, PTSD, grief/loss, stress, relationship issues, low esteem, and multicultural/cross-cultural issues.
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My treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I’ve been using CBT in my practice. It’s helped dozens of clients challenge reoccurring thoughts and manage their anxiety. We’ll use CBT to recognize how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence each other. We’ll then use that knowledge to change your thinking patterns, which will help you lead a less anxious and stressed life.
Psychodynamic
I also provide a safe place for to discuss symptoms, supportive counseling, identification and exploration of emotions, emotion Regulation skills and discussion of vulnerabilities.