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Aldemar Martinez

Compassionate guidance for lasting change

LCSW California

Experience
30 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English, Spanish

About Aldemar

Aldemar Martinez is a licensed clinical social worker who brings three decades of experience to his practice in California.

Background and approach

He works with clients facing a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family challenges, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger, self-esteem struggles, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. His work also addresses attachment issues, codependency, communication problems, divorce and separation, domestic violence, substance-related concerns, and other mood or life-purpose difficulties.

Martinez integrates practical, evidence-informed methods to guide change. He commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and introduce healthier habits, and he draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based principles to support emotional processing and relational repair.

His style centers on building a collaborative therapeutic relationship that honors each person’s history and strengths while helping them move toward goals. Fluent in English and Spanish, he offers a client-centered approach that emphasizes human connection and respect for individual narratives.

His LCSW credential and long tenure in the field inform a thoughtful, flexible practice aimed at helping people navigate complex life transitions and emotional challenges.

Integrating evidence-based approaches into online care



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms and build healthier habits; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and mood-related concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy encourages clients to clarify personal values and learn skills for accepting difficult feelings while committing to meaningful action, which can be helpful for stress, trauma-related issues, and substance-related patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy explores relational patterns and emotional bonds to improve communication and repair attachment injuries, making it useful for relationship and intimacy-related challenges.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and he works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions may blend techniques as appropriate, and goals are revisited together as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing clients to fit care into busy schedules and access support from different locations. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care while tailoring the session style to what feels most comfortable and effective for each person.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Aldemar Martinez commonly address?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family problems, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger, self-esteem, bipolar, and ADHD, plus related areas like attachment issues and codependency.
How would you describe his therapeutic approach and style?
His style is collaborative and client-centered, blending Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-focused ideas to help clients process emotions and change unhelpful patterns.
What level of experience does he bring?
He brings 30 years of experience in mental health practice, offering long-term clinical perspective across diverse presenting concerns.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LCSW with license CA LCSW 86412 and practices from California.
In which languages can sessions be conducted and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available for online work?
He conducts video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How is pricing structured for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy with him?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to his availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualityTraumatic brain injuryYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English, Spanish