Have you ever felt shame, depression, hopelessness, a feeling of being lost, grief, and/or unsettling emotions stemming from unprocessed trauma? My clients come to me to help create the best versions of themselves, to process trauma related symptoms, to find motivation to take action on their values and goals, as well as to overcome the many stressors and traumas that life can bring. I strongly encourage you to reach out so that I can assist you with your journey towards wellness. I believe in creating a judgment-free zone within the counseling process, through the help of acceptance, empathy, genuineness, and unconditional positive regard. I specialize in trauma counseling, addiction counseling, and grief/loss counseling. In my practice, I use a humanistic approach to build a therapeutic relationship, that is integrated with Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I believe that every person possesses the ability to overcome and persevere through life’s stressors and challenges. I became a counselor to help assist people in finding hope, courage, and motivation to act on their life goals. I love helping people get unstuck, helping people find light in their darkest days, and I love meeting people from diverse cultures and unique walks of life. Trust, Empathy, and unconditional Acceptance are how I would describe my therapeutic philosophy. I have professional training in using EMDR Therapy to help clients process their trauma, reduce their anxiety related symptoms, reduce their symptoms of depression, as well as overcoming various addictive behaviors. Please reach out to me so that I can assist you in your next step towards healing.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

Clients can expect the initial intake session to be formatted as a "get to know you" session, where we explore family history, mental health history, relationships, strengths, and goals for therapy. During the initial session, I will also go over policies of practice and the different evidence-based interventions/modalities that I am trained in to help treat various issues. During the first few sessions, we will be focusing on building rapport and establishing a therapeutic alliance. As therapy progresses, you can expect me to bring in an individualized treatment plan around the 3rd to 4th session, which will highlight your personal treatment goals and the steps on how we will reach those goals together.

What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?

I utilize evidence-based interventions and modalities that include Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and the dialectics of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). I believe in utilizing an integrative approach that is adaptive and flexible to meet the unique needs of my clients.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

I believe that some of the biggest strengths of my clinical practice are my humanistic and person-centered approach to all my clients, from all walks of life. I believe in creating a judgment-free zone that allows my clients to feel accepted, valued, respected, and genuinely cared for. I have a strong infinity to help others and I am passionate about helping my clients find their internal strengths and working to develop a sense of self and improved self-worth that is based in their unique values.

About Paul Martinez