Luis F. Martinez
Hello and Welcome! Are there moments in your life where you wished things could go better? Have you noticed changes in being able to connect with yourself (mind/body) or being able to connect with others (friends, family, new acquaintances)? Have you wondered what's wrong with your self-care? What habits are interfering with leveling up?
I utilize a cultural humility and solutions focused approach to ensure that you are in the driver seat and I can be your headlights in reaching that destination.
I want to start by recognizing the tremendous courage and step forward in seeking therapy. I utilize a whole person, strength based, and compassionate approach to understanding your problems. My goal is to support you by listening and helping you find solutions that will work for you. I utilize a cultural humility and solutions focused approach to ensure that you are in the driver seat and I can be your headlights in reaching that destination. I pull from a variety of evidence-based practices and consider myself eclectic in style. In our sessions, therapy should feel natural, conversational, safe and overall be a space to promote healing. We all need someone to talk to, so let's work together. Tambien hablo Espanol.
First session
In the first session, you will get to know me and my clinical approach to treatment, we will collaborate on developing a treatment plan, and work together to address your ideal goals.
Strengths
My areas of expertise are anxiety, depression, stress, self esteem, coaching and goal setting, career/workplace challenges, coping with life changes, family issues, caregiver issues and stress, first generation/acculturation issues, first responder issues, young adult issues, neurodiversity (Autism and ADHD), Men’s Issues, and trauma. I have 11+ years doing mental health work in the Bay Area in a variety of settings and populations (children, teens, transitional age youth, adults, and geriatrics). I have experience working in wraparound multidisciplinary teams, foster care treatment (Katie A. Services), residential group home, inpatient psychiatric hospital treatment, outpatient mental health clinics, corrections (jail), and now private practice.
Ideal clients
I enjoy working with older teens, young adults, and adults who are motivated to better understand themselves, explore what may be holding them back, and make meaningful changes in their lives. You may be struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, work/school stress, setting boundaries, a major life transition, or simply feeling stuck and knowing that something needs to change. I also enjoy working with first-generation clients and those navigating the complicated balance between cultural or family expectations and their own needs, values, and identity. You don’t need to have everything figured out—I work best with clients who are willing to be curious, have honest conversations, and try new ways of approaching the challenges in their lives.
Location
Virtual sessions
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Licensed in
- CaliforniaLicense 108444