Licensed to practice in California and accepts 32 insurances. Specializes in Addiction, Anxiety, Coping Skills and 2 more.

Sara G-Martinez

(she/her)

LPCC, 6 years of experience

Clients say this provider is

Warm
Open-minded
Solution oriented
VirtualAvailable

About me

Hi! I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in California. I received my Masters degree from CSU Fresno and have been practicing for over 6 years in the public sector in both individual and group therapy settings. I have worked with different populations such as children and teens, adults, the unhoused, veterans and in an impatient substance abuse facility.

Get to know me

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

For our first session we will get to know each other and make sure we are a good fit. We will also get into what is bringing you to therapy and create a plan for us to work on for upcoming sessions.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

My greatest strengths as a provider are that I’m open-minded, genuinely interested in helping others, and have a great listening ear.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I enjoy working with adults of all ages who are having a hard time balancing life and all it has to throw at you, while asking yourself when will I have a chance to just breathe. My clients have the tools they need we just need to figure them out and practice how to use them.

Specialties

Top specialties

Addiction

Anxiety

Other specialties

Identifies as

Serves ages

Teenagers (13 to 17)

Licensed in

Location

Virtual

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I’ve been practicing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with clients for the past five years. In both individual and group settings, we’ve worked together to identify and challenge unhelpful thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that frequently influence each other in our daily lives. Eventually, we’ll utilize this information to obtain a better understanding of situations and react more efficiently. Our ultimate objective is to enhance our overall quality of life.

Dialectical Behavior (DBT)

I’ve been honing my skills in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for the past five years, both in group and one-on-one settings. My goal is to help individuals build meaningful lives that align with their values while also teaching them effective strategies to manage their emotions and relationships. Through collaborative learning, we develop skills to identify and change harmful behaviors, cultivate self-acceptance, and develop coping mechanisms for stress. Ultimately, our objective is to achieve a sense of freedom, joy, and completeness in life.

, 37 ratings

8 ratings with written reviews

October 23, 2025

Sara has allowed space for me to tap into what I'm feeling throughout the week while also challenging me to dig deeper through insightful questions and conversation.

Verified client, age 18-24
Review shared after session 4 with Sara

August 28, 2025

Working with Sara has been an incredibly healing and empowering experience. I can actually see and feel myself growing. She’s encourages me to think for myself, challenges me in ways that feel supportive and help me see things from new and healthier views. I always feel safe, heard, and uplifted after our sessions. I’m very grateful for her.

Verified client, age 25-34
Review shared after session 10 with Sara

August 13, 2025

Sara is such a good listener , so authentic, so personable, makes me feel valued and heard always end on a positive note lets me have moments to just breathe and take a my time expressing myself. I love that she is professional and also feels like she's a friend.

Verified client, age 35-44
Review shared after session 8 with Sara