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Hi, I’m Teresa, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California. I offer therapy Monday through Friday, with availability on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:00 AM–3:00 PM, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00 PM–6:00 PM, and Fridays from 9:30 AM–2:00 PM. My approach to therapy is warm, supportive, and collaborative, with room for humor when it helps lighten the heaviness life can sometimes bring. I believe therapy works best when you feel safe, understood, and empowered. Together, we’ll build on your existing strengths while developing practical tools and insights that support meaningful, lasting change in your life.
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.
My greatest strength is offering support that feels affirming. I care deeply about how life’s challenges have impacted you, and I’m equally interested in the strength, creativity, and resilience you’ve shown in navigating them.
I’m best positioned to support clients who are ready to align their values with their behaviors and are motivated to make meaningful changes. You may feel stuck or out of sync with the life you want, but you’re open to exploring new perspectives and taking practical steps forward. I work well with individuals who appreciate a solution-focused approach and are looking to build tools that help them move toward a more intentional and fulfilling life.
Other specialties
I identify as
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
A mindfulness-based approach that builds psychological flexibility, helping you relate differently to difficult thoughts and emotions while staying connected to your values and taking meaningful action.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
A future-oriented, evidence-based approach that builds on strengths and goals to create practical solutions and positive change for concerns like anxiety, depression, and stress.
Motivational Interviewing
A collaborative, goal-oriented counseling style designed to strengthen personal motivation and commitment to change by exploring and resolving ambivalence
Narrative
A collaborative approach that separates an individual from their problems, viewing clients as the experts in their own lives. By removing self-blame, clients are empowered to "re-write" their personal stories, replacing problem-saturated narratives with ones that highlight their strengths and values
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.