Hi, I am Dr. Erica Martinez! I am a first-generation Latina, raised on the West Side of San Antonio who had an opportunity to become a licensed clinical social worker with a PhD in Social Work. I believe in the power of therapy and walk alongside individuals as they navigate their unique situations and find lasting solutions, and more importantly, healing.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

During the first session, we will explore what lead you to find a therapist. Then we will get to know a bit about each other to determine if we are a good match. If we are, we will explore what you would like to get out of therapy and create a plan to do that.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

My personal life experiences lend to an unspoken understanding. I integrate research based techniques alongside cultural practices.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

Clients that have naturally gravitated to me are teenage girls who have found "cutting" as a coping method and are wanting to explore healthier ways to cope, mothers who are ever striving for "balance", women who are wanting to be more confident in themselves, at work, in their friendships and relationships, individuals who have faced oppressions, racism, and discrimination, especially in the workplace, men who find themselves exhausted from playing the part of "machismo", and children who have experienced something that scared them or made them question their confidence.

About Dr. Erica Martinez