Lorena Martin
Hi, I’m Lorena, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), and I’ve been working as a clinician since 2007. In 2018, I expanded into private practice, which has allowed me to work with a diverse range of individuals and life experiences while providing more personalized, client-centered care. I also have experience working with monolingual Spanish-speaking clients, allowing me to provide therapy in Spanish for individuals who feel most comfortable expressing themselves in their primary language.
First session
Our first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other and begin understanding what brought you to therapy. We’ll talk about what you’ve been experiencing, how it has been affecting your daily life and relationships, and what you would like to be different. I’ll also answer any questions you may have about the therapy process. From there, we’ll collaborate on goals that feel meaningful and realistic for you. I want therapy to be a space where you have a voice in your treatment—not a place where you’re simply told what to do. My sessions are offered exclusively through telehealth, by video or phone, so you can access support from a setting where you feel comfortable.
Strengths
One of my strengths as a therapist is helping clients make sense of why they think, feel, and respond the way they do. I believe understanding the connection between our thoughts, emotions, behaviors, relationships, and past experiences can be empowering. Together, we’ll identify patterns that may be contributing to anxiety, emotional distress, relationship difficulties, or feeling stuck—and work toward healthier and more effective ways of responding. I bring a supportive, compassionate, and practical approach to therapy. I’ll encourage you while also challenging you when it can help you move forward. Most importantly, I don’t believe therapy is only about fixing what feels wrong. Therapy can also help you develop greater self-awareness, strengthen your relationships and boundaries, build confidence, reconnect with yourself, and create more meaning and enjoyment in your life.
Ideal clients
My ideal clients are adults who may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or unsure of how to move forward. You may be navigating anxiety, depression, stress, grief, trauma, relationship challenges, difficult life transitions, or patterns that you recognize are no longer serving you. You may be someone who spends a lot of time overthinking, struggles with setting boundaries, has difficulty trusting yourself or your decisions, or finds yourself putting the needs of others before your own. You may understand what you should do but have difficulty putting that understanding into practice. I work well with clients who are open to self-exploration and want to better understand the connection between their emotions, thoughts, behaviors, relationships, and past experiences. You don't have to have everything figured out before starting therapy. You simply need to be willing to take that first step. Together, we can work toward developing greater self-awareness, emotional confidence, healthier coping strategies, stronger boundaries, improved relationships, and a deeper sense of connection with yourself. My goal is to meet you where you are, without judgment, and support you in moving toward where you want to be.
Treatment methods
Person-centered (Rogerian)
My approach to therapy is grounded in person-centered and humanistic principles, which means I see you as the expert on your own life and believe you already have strengths and abilities that can support your growth. My role is to provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can explore what you’re experiencing and work toward the changes that are meaningful to you. In our sessions, I focus on truly understanding your experiences rather than making assumptions about what you should think, feel, or do. We’ll explore your emotions, relationships, experiences, and patterns at a pace that feels comfortable for you. I believe that feeling genuinely heard and understood is an important part of the healing process. I use a collaborative approach, so therapy is something we work on together. I may help you recognize patterns, gain insight into your emotions and behaviors, challenge beliefs that may no longer be serving you, and develop healthier ways of coping and relating to others. At the same time, I want you to feel empowered to make your own choices and determine what is right for your life. My goal is not to change who you are, but to help you better understand yourself, reconnect with your strengths, build self-trust, and move toward a life that feels more authentic and fulfilling. I believe therapy should be a place where you can come as you are—without judgment—and feel supported as you grow.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- CaliforniaLicense 112036