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Perla Martinez

LCSW, 12 years of experience

Warm
Authentic
Empowering
Virtual
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About me

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have been working as a therapist for over 15 years in different settings. My experience includes working with children, traumatic brain injury patients, adolescents, and adults in a variety of settings in the community, including a variety of diagnoses. My therapeutic style is centered on respect and compassion. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship issues.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I believe my biggest strengths are providing a safe space for my clients, providing a non-judgmental environment, trust and respect for others.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I love working with adolescents to elderly population. (Ages 15-100).

Specialties

Top specialties

Anxiety
Coping Skills
Depression

Other specialties

Anger Management
Family Conflict
Grief
Peer Relationships
School Issues
Self Esteem
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues

I identify as

Woman

Serves ages

Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Teenagers (13 to 17)

My treatment methods

Supportive

I create a safe space for clients in which I offer encouragement, validation and self-efficacy. I assist clients work through current and past issues and help clients use their strengths and develop adaptive strategies.

Location

Virtual

Licensed in

Florida
Texas

Accepts

Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
All Savers
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem
Cash - $100 per session
Cigna
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
GTEB
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
, 86 ratings

6 ratings with written reviews

August 1, 2025

Ive never had conseling before. I tried one before finding grow therapy and let me just say, it was the worst expierence ever! I thought to myself if this is how its going to be then ill pass! When i 1st met Perla, we instantly clicked. It was very easy to talk to her and made me feel comfortable and i was able to open up to her. She has been a true blessing and i owe allot to her to helping along my journey to becoming a better person! 😊

Verified client, age 45-54

Review shared after session 5 with Perla

May 22, 2025

Perla is an exceptional and compassionate therapist. She has a great skill for creating an environment for sharing and helping find solutions for anything including my relationships, profession or any other stressors in my life. For anyone in need of a therapist, I would highly recommend Perla. She is a gem!

Verified client, age 25-34

Review shared after session 4 with Perla

April 24, 2025

Attentive listener and great recommendations on moving forward!

Verified client, age 25-34

Review shared after session 1 with Perla