Licensed to practice in 2 states and accepts 37 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Coping Skills, Depression and 8 more.

Perla Martinez

LCSW, 13 years of experience

Clients say this provider is

Warm
Authentic
Empowering
VirtualAvailable

About me

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

Self Esteem

Trauma and PTSD

Identifies as

Serves ages

Teenagers (13 to 17)

Licensed in

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.

, 112 ratings

19 ratings with written reviews

August 27, 2026

I cannot recommend Perla enough. I feel like I have the freedom and support to talk about anything and everything going on in my life. She is such a kind spirit, listens so well, and always offers thoughtful feedback. I’m so happy that I aligned with her.

Verified client, age 25-34
Review shared after session 5 with Perla

August 26, 2026

I love Perla my sessions with her are so refreshing and she helps me validate my feelings. Every session I leave relief and I had a great venting session.

Verified client, age 35-44
Review shared after session 5 with Perla

May 29, 2026

This was only my first meeting with Perla, but she made me feel comfortable with being vulnerable which is really difficult for me. I appreciated how she guided me through the conversation, being this was my first therapy session ever.

Verified client, age 45-54
Review shared after session 1 with Perla