Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Andrea Martinez, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Anxiety
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 132599
- NPI
- 1336764430
- Experience
- 4 years
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Location
- California
These details come from information Andrea supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- grounding skills
- emotion regulation
- bilingual English Spanish
About Andrea
Andrea Martinez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with four years of clinical experience. She describes her focus as helping people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, ADHD, and major life changes. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Andrea has a background working in county mental health settings. That work gave her hands-on experience with practical coping skills and short-term crisis work. She uses approaches that emphasize body-based regulation and step-by-step skill practice.
Her style is collaborative and strengths-based. She talks with people about what is already working for them and what small changes might help. The pace is adjusted to what each person can try and maintain.
Andrea emphasizes grounding and regulation techniques that can be used in daily life. She also addresses communication struggles, feelings of isolation, questions about life purpose, and young adult issues. Sessions include concrete tools to reduce overwhelm and improve day-to-day functioning.
She explains techniques in plain language and practices them in session so people can try them between meetings. The emphasis is on short, usable skills alongside conversation about patterns and goals. To set up a first session, follow the directory's process to complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a session.
BHow sessions work
Evidence-based approaches and online sessions
Andrea uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize body awareness and practical skill building. The Community Resiliency Model focuses on noticing physical signals and using grounding skills to reduce overwhelm; it is useful for stress, anxiety, and intense emotional states. In addition, she employs brief emotion regulation strategies that help people name feelings, slow reactivity, and practice small behavioral changes useful for daily life.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Andrea will discuss goals, try techniques in session, and adjust methods based on what helps most. This is a collaborative process that balances skill practice with talking about patterns and practical next steps.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings around work, school, and family responsibilities. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited, or sessions without video when that is needed. Talk with Andrea during the matching process about what session length and format will work best for everyday life.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, coping with life changes, ADHD, and related issues like loneliness and communication problems.
How does she approach therapy?
Her approach is collaborative and strengths-based. She focuses on practical skills and body-based grounding techniques to manage emotions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of experience working in clinical settings, including county mental health work that involved hands-on coping skills and short-term interventions.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location. Sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin scheduling a session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers