Rosemary Martinez
I am passionate about helping people find beauty and peace in all of their broken pieces. I work diligently to create a safe space for you to share without fear of judgment, so we can piece you back together into a healthier and happier you.
I can also be pushy, respectfully of course, but you're not going to see change if you don't do the work so I push you to do the work and remind you of what you're working for.
I pursued my career because it gives me a sense of purpose to help people find joy in life again, or sometimes for the first time.
First session
Our first session is the "get to know you", I have to ask a lot of questions in that first session, but I try my best to make it an easy conversation. I'm flexible and understand how difficult and awkward first sessions can be, and because of that I work hard to begin creating a safe space in that first session. I have to ask hard questions but I also have worked very hard to know how to ask them.
Strengths
I love a puzzle. I love working with people who think they are "unfixable" I am passionate about my work and helping people, so when I take someone on as a client I am their #1 supporter and encourager. I remind them how hard it is to do the work and how much impact it will have on their life. I can also be pushy, respectfully of course, but you're not going to see change if you don't do the work so I push you to do the work and remind you of what you're working for.
Ideal clients
I have worked with clients of all different backgrounds and for all different reasons. I tend to be a good fit for people who have tried therapy in the past or are skeptical because I strive to create a safe environment for change. That being said I am best suited for people who are also passionate about change and who are ready to do the work necessary to see those changes manifest in their life.
Treatment methods
EMDR
I have practiced EMDR for a number of years and find that it is extremely helpful but can be intense. I have successfully utilized the modality via telehealth and feel that it is extremely life changing when it is the right fit
Trauma-Informed Care
Trauma is everywhere. I believe it is important to work from a standpoint of believing that everyone has trauma, this bridges gaps and helps people feel more comfortable in their own skin.
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
I believe it is important to understand that people are all different, they believe differently, speak differently, trust differently, they just are different. It is not fair to assume that one practice is going to fit all people and situations. For this reason, I am a very culturally sensitive therapist and I practice from a space of understanding without judgment.
Location
Virtual sessions
Identifies as
Hispanic / Latinx
LGBTQ
Woman
Top specialties
LGBTQ
Trauma and PTSD
Other specialties
ADHD
Coping Skills
Life Transitions
Serves
Adults (18 to 64)
Licensed in
ArizonaLicense LPC-19808