Hello! I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist located in California. My journey in therapy began with earning a Master's degree from Pacific Oaks College, and I've been practicing for 15 years now. A core belief of mine is that all healing happens within relationships, which is why I specialize in working with couples and adults of all ages to guide them toward becoming the best versions of themselves.

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

In our initial session, we'll begin with introductions to get to know each other and establish a comfortable therapeutic environment. From there, we'll delve into the specific challenges you're experiencing. This will allow me to gain a deeper understanding of your unique situation and needs. Based on our discussion, I'll collaborate with you to develop a personalized plan for our future sessions. This plan will be tailored to address your specific goals and concerns, ensuring that our time together is focused and productive. I strongly believe in the importance of setting tangible goals to track progress and maintain momentum. As part of our work together, I may assign homework assignments that are actionable and designed to help you practice new behaviors or implement strategies discussed during our sessions. These assignments are intended to supplement our work in therapy and empower you to apply what you've learned in real-life situations.

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

Having worked with young professionals for the past 15 years, I've honed a tried-and-true playbook for helping you (a) pinpoint the root cause of your challenges and (b) craft a personalized plan that yields measurable progress. This approach is tailored to your specific needs and goals, ensuring that our work together is effective and meaningful.

About Dianne Martin