Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
William Martinez, LCSW
California
William Martinez, LCSW - Relationships and Trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 66399
- NPI
- 1801199856
- Experience
- 15 years
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Location
- California
These details come from information William 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.
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- Gottman Method
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- DBT skills
About William
William Martinez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with 15 years of experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, addictions, trauma and abuse, and parenting challenges. He also supports clients dealing with ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, career strain, and compassion fatigue.
He takes a practical approach in sessions. He listens to the immediate problem, clarifies what’s most pressing, and helps set short-term, achievable goals. Sessions often include skills practice, communication coaching, and problem-solving steps people can use between meetings.
For relationship work he draws on the Gottman Method to address miscommunication and rebuild everyday interactions. With trauma, mood, and anxiety concerns he relies on cognitive behavioral tools and some dialectical behavior strategies to manage thoughts, behaviors, and emotional regulation. Attachment-based ideas inform how he looks at patterns tied to early relationships.
He commonly helps parents with children who are angry, fearful, or sad, and supports those navigating divorce, adoption or blended family challenges. He has experience with LGBT youth and people on the autism spectrum, and mentions community roles that shaped his work with young people.
Sessions are presented in straightforward terms and focus on concrete steps. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking and expect a collaborative plan that links brief goals to everyday actions.
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How William Uses Evidence-Based Approaches Online
William integrates cognitive behavioral techniques and elements of dialectical behavior therapy when working with anxiety, depression, and mood regulation. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. DBT skills teach practical emotional regulation and distress tolerance tools useful during high-stress moments.He also uses the Gottman Method for relationship and communication work. That method zeroes in on interaction patterns, repair strategies, and building small habits that change how partners talk and solve problems. These approaches are chosen to match the problem at hand, and he will work with each client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences.
Confirm current session formats before booking since specific online options are not listed in the profile. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example a shorter phone check-in can work during a lunch break, or a video session can allow for face-to-face coaching without travel. The therapist will discuss practical arrangements and scheduling during the matching and first session process.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, ADHD, bipolar mood issues, and related areas listed in his profile.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses a practical, goal-focused style. Sessions emphasize clear steps, communication coaching, and skills practice for use between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 15 years of experience working with adults, youth, and families in crisis and with ongoing problems.
Is he licensed and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats. The site matching process will show how to schedule a first session.
How much do sessions cost and how does payment work?
Cost varies by location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers