Perla Martinez

LCSW, 13 years of experience
Warm
Authentic
Empowering
VirtualAvailable

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have been working as a therapist for over 15 years in different settings. My experience includes working with children, traumatic brain injury patients, adolescents, and adults in a variety of settings in the community, including a variety of diagnoses. My therapeutic style is centered on respect and compassion. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship issues.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I believe my biggest strengths are providing a safe space for my clients, providing a non-judgmental environment, trust and respect for others.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I love working with adolescents to elderly population. (Ages 15-100).

Specialties

Top specialties

Anxiety

Depression

Other specialties

Anger Management

Grief

I identify as

Serves ages

Teenagers (13 to 17)

Licensed in

Florida

Accepts

Location

Virtual

My treatment methods

Supportive

I create a safe space for clients in which I offer encouragement, validation and self-efficacy. I assist clients work through current and past issues and help clients use their strengths and develop adaptive strategies.

, 104 ratings

12 ratings with written reviews

March 26, 2026

Love her affirmations, validates me and my feelings and listens!

Verified client, age 35-44
Review shared after session 2 with Perla

March 24, 2026

She really listened to me and asked thoughtful questions that allowed me to open up. I look forward to more sessions with her. I felt she offered a very warm and welcoming space to allow me to be vulnerable. Thank you!

Verified client, age 35-44
Review shared after session 1 with Perla

November 23, 2025

This week I will have known Perla for a year and I’m so grateful I found someone who is a good listener and who challenges you to ask yourself why you think certain ways and helps you see it differently. I had felt hopeless and alone and together she helped me realize self love. She is great at drawing you out, remembering ALL the details, and helping you find your balance!

Verified client, age 18-24
Review shared after session 23 with Perla