LMFT, 13 years of experience
Hi, I'm Teresa, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California and Idaho. My therapeutic style is collaborative, compassionate, and often infused with humor. I strive to empower each client with practical tools that bring relief and foster lasting change. Together, we’ll navigate life’s challenges, build on your strengths, and work toward a more fulfilling and meaningful life, with support along the way.
This initial assessment helps us understand your needs and determine if we are a good fit for working together.
My greatest strengths lie in providing affirming support to clients. I care about how the problems in your life have impacted you, but also interested in the strength, creativity, and resilience you’ve shown in facing them.
Individuals grappling with a spectrum of challenges including trauma, anxiety, OCD, shame & depression.
ACT is a mindfulness-based behavioral therapy that helps individuals accept difficult thoughts and emotions rather than fighting or avoiding them. It emphasizes living in alignment with personal values and building psychological flexibility through techniques such as mindfulness, acceptance, and committed action.
Exposure and Response Prevention is a specialized type of CBT to treat anxiety and OCD. ERP involves exposing individuals to the things they fear (exposure) while preventing them from engaging in the compulsive behaviors they typically use to cope with that fear (response prevention). This process helps individuals learn that their fears are often unfounded and that they can tolerate the anxiety associated with their triggers without resorting to compulsions.
1 rating with written reviews
August 12, 2025
This is my first appointment with Dr. Martinez and it was very informative. Dr. Martinez took the time to listen to my concerns thoroughly and helped me understand my options. She was very welcoming and made me feel confident that I can do this. I'm looking forward to having more sessions with her.