I’m Janet Martinez, a Licensed Psychologist with years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and families through challenges such as trauma, anxiety, mood disorders, and emotional regulation. I use evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Family Therapy to help clients develop healthier coping strategies and improve their overall well-being. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to each client’s unique needs, with a focus on building emotional resilience, improving communication, and promoting lasting change.
In our first session, we’ll focus on getting to know each other and building a safe, supportive space. I’ll ask questions to better understand your background, current concerns, and what you’d like to get out of therapy. We’ll discuss your goals and talk about how I can support you moving forward. You’re welcome to share at your own pace—this is your space, and there’s no pressure to have it all figured out right away.
My greatest strengths as a therapist lie in my ability to build strong, trusting relationships while using evidence-based approaches to create meaningful change. I combine structure with empathy, helping clients feel safe while also challenging them to grow. My methods are grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Family Systems work, which allows me to tailor treatment to each client’s unique needs. I focus on measurable progress, emotional insight, and real-life skill building that leads to long-term success.
My ideal client is an individual navigating emotional, behavioral, or relational challenges—especially those impacted by trauma, anxiety, addiction, ADHD, or family disruption. I work best with individuals who are open to reflection, willing to build new skills, and benefit from a structured, supportive approach to healing and growth. I also value working with those committed to long-term change and emotional wellness.
In my practice, I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you recognize how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are connected. Together, we identify unhelpful thinking patterns and work on developing more realistic and balanced thoughts. CBT gives you practical tools to manage anxiety, depression, and stress by changing the way you respond to challenges in daily life.
In my practice, I use Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to support clients in managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and increasing emotional resilience. DBT helps you develop skills in four core areas: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. I integrate these skills into our sessions to help you build balance between acceptance and change, so you can respond more effectively to life’s stressors.
In my practice, I use Family Therapy to improve communication, strengthen relationships, and help families work through conflict in a supportive, structured way. We focus on identifying patterns that may be causing stress and collaborate to build healthier interactions. The goal is to help each family member feel heard, respected, and better equipped to support one another.