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Nancy Martinez

Nancy Martinez, LMFT

Therapist in California

Practical support for stress and self-esteem

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5 years of experience listed

LMFT professional credentials

English, Spanish languages

  • Person-centered
  • Uses CBT tools
  • English and Spanish

About Nancy

Nancy Martinez is an LMFT based in California who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, family conflict, low self-esteem, and depression. She focuses on improving confidence and motivation while treating people with respect and compassion. Nancy offers services in English and Spanish and has five years of professional experience.

In session she uses a straightforward, person-centered approach. Nancy listens first, then helps clients set goals that feel useful and realistic. She blends client-centered techniques with practical Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools to address negative thinking and day-to-day patterns.

Sessions often begin by identifying a few clear steps a person can take between appointments. Nancy emphasizes skills people can try right away, such as small behavior changes, communication practice, and thought-challenging exercises. These are explained in simple language and adapted to each person’s situation.

She prefers phone sessions and notes they are easier to schedule than video for many people. Live chat is also mentioned as a quick option for last-minute needs. Because her schedule shifts weekly, she asks people to message if available times don’t match their needs.

Nancy’s practice includes work on attachment and abandonment concerns, blended family issues, communication problems, multicultural and discrimination-related stress, and self-harm or self-love matters. People interested in starting are asked to use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

How Nancy Uses Client-Focused and CBT Approaches Online

Client-Centered Therapy here means the therapist starts by listening closely and following the person’s lead. The goal is to understand what matters to the client and build goals together. This approach suits people who want a supportive space to sort through feelings and priorities.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small experiments. It provides concrete tools for anxiety, low self-esteem, and depressive patterns, like thought records and behavior-change steps.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Nancy will work with each client to choose techniques that match their needs, goals, and pace. She often combines listening-focused methods with CBT skills so people get both validation and tools to try between sessions.

Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy life and using formats that match daily routines. The therapist prefers phone sessions and says they are easier to schedule than video for many people; live chat is mentioned as a quick option for last-minute needs. Because session options and weekly availability can change, confirm the current formats and times before booking. Online work can make it simpler to keep regular appointments and practice new skills in real settings.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDomestic violenceFamily problemsImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityLife purposeMulticultural concernsPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English, Spanish

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Nancy focus on?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family conflicts, self-esteem, and depression. Additional areas include attachment and abandonment issues, blended family challenges, and communication problems.

What is her therapeutic style like?

She blends a client-centered approach with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Sessions emphasize listening, goal-setting, and practical skills people can use between appointments.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Nancy has five years of professional work experience supporting people with mood, relationship, and self-worth concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She is an LMFT licensed in California and provides services from that state.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

What session formats are used?

The therapist prefers phone sessions and notes they are easier to schedule than video. Live chat is mentioned as an option for quick, last-minute needs. Confirm current session options before booking.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist’s current availability.

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