Nancy Martinez

Calm, practical support for everyday struggles

LMFT California

Experience: 5 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English, Spanish

About Nancy

Nancy Martinez is a licensed marriage and family therapist who focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, low self-esteem, and depression.

Background and approach

She draws on five years of clinical experience and aims to support people navigating complicated life situations such as attachment and abandonment wounds, blended family challenges, communication breakdowns, and issues related to identity and multicultural stressors. Nancy approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion while helping them clarify goals and find practical ways forward.

Her work weaves together client-centered principles and cognitive behavioral strategies to address patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to emotional pain. Phone sessions are a preferred option and tend to be easier to schedule, though she also offers video appointments, live chat, and text-based messaging for greater flexibility.

Availability can shift weekly, so she invites prospective clients to message about alternative times when posted slots do not match their schedules. Nancy welcomes inquiries from English- and Spanish-speaking clients in California and encourages people to reach out to discuss fit and scheduling.

Therapeutic approaches and online options

Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, accepting stance where the therapist listens closely and helps clients explore their values and priorities; this approach supports people working through relationship challenges, life purpose questions, and self-esteem concerns. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and testing patterns of thinking and behavior, offering structured tools to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and improve everyday coping.

Choosing the best strategy is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to consider goals, life circumstances, and personal preferences to determine which combination of client-centered listening and CBT techniques fits best, and adjustments can be made as therapy progresses.

Online sessions are offered by phone, video call, live chat, and text-based messaging to make participation more convenient. These options increase scheduling flexibility for people with busy lives, allow for frequent check-ins when needed, and make it easier to maintain continuity of care when in-person meetings are not practical. Licensed professionals can adapt interventions across formats to support consistent therapeutic progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Nancy commonly help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, low self-esteem, and depression, and also addresses related topics such as attachment, communication problems, and multicultural concerns.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach combines client-centered care with cognitive behavioral techniques to balance empathic listening and practical skills for changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns.

What is her professional background?

Nancy has five years of professional experience assisting clients through a range of emotional and relationship challenges.

Where is she licensed and practicing?

She is licensed in California as an LMFT, CA LMFT 152938, and conducts sessions with clients located in that state.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish to accommodate bilingual clients.

What session formats does she provide online?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.

How are fees and payments handled?

Cost varies based on location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session according to her posted availability or by messaging to explore alternate times.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteem Depression

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

Licensed

California

Languages

English, Spanish