Hello, I’m Dr. Tony Martinez. With twenty years of experience, I am an Air Force veteran and a former professor of psychology. I primarily serve clients experiencing depression and anxiety and work extensively with couples. I believe that when clients are invested in their mental healthcare, and through careful therapeutic collaboration, they can expect to achieve positive outcomes within a relatively short timeframe.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In your first session, we will focus on getting to know each other and understanding your current concerns. I'll ask about your background, your symptoms, and any specific issues you're facing. This initial assessment helps me understand your unique situation and allows us to start setting goals for therapy. You can also ask any questions you have about the therapy process. This session is a safe space for you to share your story and begin your journey towards healing.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
As a psychotherapist, my greatest strengths lie in my extensive experience, empathetic approach, and commitment to personalized care. With twenty years of practice, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our sessions. Being an Air Force veteran and a former professor of psychology has given me unique insights and a diverse perspective on mental health. What makes me unique is my ability to create a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel heard and understood. I specialize in working with clients experiencing depression and anxiety, and I also work extensively with couples. My collaborative approach ensures that we work together to develop effective strategies tailored to your specific needs. My clients often appreciate my ability to combine practical therapeutic techniques with genuine empathy and understanding. This combination helps foster a strong therapeutic alliance and paves the way for meaningful progress and positive outcomes.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I want you to know that your pain is real and valid, and you are not alone in this journey. Taking the first step towards healing takes immense courage, and I commend you for it. Together, through careful therapeutic collaboration, we can work towards positive outcomes and a healthier, more fulfilling life.
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
As a therapist with two decades of experience specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I assist clients in identifying and transforming negative thought patterns and maladaptive behaviors. My approach begins with a comprehensive assessment to understand each client's presenting issues, symptoms, and the cognitive and behavioral factors contributing to their distress. I provide clients with a clear understanding of the CBT model, emphasizing the dynamic relationship between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. This psychoeducation offers a solid rationale for treatment and lays the groundwork for effective collaboration. Together, we establish SMART goals—specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound—to provide focus and track therapeutic progress. I guide clients in recognizing their automatic negative thoughts, often using thought records and journaling tools. Once these patterns are identified, we work to challenge and reframe them by evaluating evidence, exploring alternative perspectives, and testing new ways of thinking. To reinforce cognitive changes, I incorporate behavioral experiments—structured activities designed to test clients’ beliefs and encourage more adaptive behaviors. I also provide targeted skills training in areas such as coping strategies, problem-solving, relaxation techniques, stress management, and effective communication. For clients struggling with anxiety or phobias, I utilize exposure-based interventions, gradually and systematically introducing them to feared situations to reduce avoidance and build resilience. Homework assignments are a vital part of treatment, enabling clients to apply newly learned skills and strategies between sessions. Throughout the therapeutic process, I continuously monitor progress and implement relapse prevention strategies to help clients maintain gains and anticipate future challenges. This structured and collaborative approach supports clients in cultivating healthier cognitive and behavioral patterns, leading to lasting improvements in mental health and overall well-being.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i)
A therapist using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients by identifying and changing negative thought patterns and unhelpful behaviors that contribute to emotional distress. Through structured sessions, the therapist teaches clients how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected. Clients learn to challenge distorted thinking, replace it with more balanced thoughts, and engage in healthier behaviors. CBT also includes goal-setting, coping skills training, and practical exercises like journaling or behavioral experiments to reinforce progress. This collaborative approach empowers clients to manage symptoms and improve their overall mental health.
Psychodynamic
Psychodynamic psychotherapy can help you by exploring the unconscious factors that influence your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. This approach focuses on understanding past experiences, particularly early childhood events, and how they shape current relationships, patterns, and coping mechanisms. By bringing awareness to these unconscious processes, clients can gain insight into underlying conflicts, unresolved issues, and repetitive patterns that may be contributing to emotional distress. Through a collaborative therapist-client relationship, psychodynamic therapy helps clients develop self-awareness, process difficult emotions, and make meaningful changes in their thoughts and behaviors. It can be particularly effective for clients dealing with long-standing issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma, or self-esteem concerns.