Hi, I'm Teresa, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in both California and Idaho. I am available Monday through Friday from 9am - 5pm. My approach to therapy is supportive and often sprinkled with humor. I believe in working together, helping you tap into your strengths and develop practical tools that make a difference. Life can be tough, but you don’t have to go through it alone. We’ll navigate the ups and downs together, with compassion, encouragement, and a focus on creating meaningful, lasting change.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Our first session is a chance for us to connect, explore what you're looking for, and see if working together feels like the right fit.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
Offering support that feels affirming and genuine. I care deeply about how life’s challenges have affected you but I’m just as interested in the strength, creativity, and resilience you’ve shown in getting through them.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I work with individuals facing a wide range of challenges, from trauma, anxiety, depression and feelings of shame.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
A mindfulness-based approach that helps you make space for difficult thoughts and feelings, instead of getting stuck in a struggle with them. It’s all about building flexibility in how you respond to life’s challenges, staying connected to what really matters to you, and taking meaningful steps toward the life you want by using tools like mindfulness, acceptance, and committed action.
Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
A therapeutic approach that emphasizes acting in alignment with personal goals rather than just reducing anxiety. It focuses on building psychological flexibility, tolerating uncertainty, and fostering meaningful life engagement.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
A future-oriented, evidence-based approach that emphasizes building solutions rather than analyzing problems. It focuses on strengths, goals, and exceptions to problems to create rapid, positive change. SFBT is effective for anxiety, depression, and stress.
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.