Hello, I'm Martha, a mental health therapist (LMFT) dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey towards emotional well-being and personal growth. With 15 years of experience in the field, I have had the privilege of working with a diverse range of clients facing various mental health challenges. I specialize in providing therapy to clients dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, self-esteem concerns, and life transitions. My therapeutic approach is grounded in evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Person-Centered Therapy. My goal as a therapist is to create a safe, empathetic, and nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences freely. By fostering a strong therapeutic alliance and tailoring interventions to meet each client's unique needs, I strive to empower clients to gain insight, develop coping skills, and make meaningful changes in their lives. I believe in the transformative power of therapy to promote healing, resilience, and personal growth. My approach emphasizes collaboration, empowerment, and client-centered care, aiming to support individuals in achieving greater self-awareness, emotional well-being, and fulfillment in their lives.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
The first session is a collaborative process focused on building rapport, gathering information, setting goals, and establishing a foundation for a successful therapeutic journey. It is an opportunity for the client to feel heard, understood, and supported as they begin their path towards greater well-being.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I believe that my strengths as a mental health provider, including empathy, active listening, cultural sensitivity, collaboration, adaptability, holistic perspective, continued learning, resilience, and boundaries, enable me to create a therapeutic experience that is empowering, compassionate, and conducive to positive change and growth for clients.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
My dream client shares qualities such as courage, motivation, openness, commitment, belief in collaboration, resilience, strength, and hope. If these qualities resonate with you, I am confident that together we can embark on a therapeutic journey that leads to profound growth, healing, and fulfillment.
About Martha Chapa-Padilla
Martha Chapa-Padilla offers therapy covered by Blue Shield of California - Medi-Cal, Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan (Medi-Cal), CalViva Health (Medi-Cal), Central California Alliance for Health (Medi-Cal), Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley (Medi-Cal), Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal), Health Net (Medi-Cal), Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medi-Cal, L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal), Orange County Mental Health Plan (Medi-Cal), Partnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal) and San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal) in California.
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
As a mental health therapist, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a fundamental and highly effective approach that I frequently utilize in my practice. Over the years, I have gained extensive experience in implementing CBT techniques and strategies to help clients address a wide range of mental health concerns through psychoeducation, cognitive restructuring, behavioral activation, skills training, and homework assignments.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
My experience with DBT has shown me its effectiveness in helping clients build resilience, develop healthier coping strategies, improve emotional regulation, enhance interpersonal skills, and ultimately achieve a higher quality of life. By integrating DBT principles and techniques into my practice, I aim to empower clients to navigate life's challenges more effectively, cultivate meaningful relationships, and experience greater emotional well-being.
EMDR
My experience with EMDR therapy has demonstrated its effectiveness in reducing trauma-related symptoms, improving emotional regulation, enhancing self-esteem, and promoting resilience in clients. By incorporating EMDR into my practice, I aim to provide evidence-based interventions that facilitate meaningful healing, transformation, and recovery for individuals impacted by trauma and related mental health challenges.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
My experience with Person-Centered Therapy has highlighted its value in promoting client empowerment, fostering self-awareness, facilitating personal growth, and enhancing the therapeutic relationship. By honoring clients' autonomy, values, and experiences, Person-Centered Therapy provides a supportive and empowering framework for clients to explore, heal, and achieve their therapeutic goals.