Martha "Grace" Marquez , LMHC

Martha "Grace" Marquez is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 21 years of professional experience. She brings a background working in a range of clinical settings and management roles, and she combines practical expertise with an understanding of diverse client needs. Martha earned a bachelor of arts in Psychology from Florida Atlantic University and a master of science from Nova Southeastern University, and she applies that academic foundation to compassionate, skills-focused care.

Martha's primary clinical focus has centered on addictions and co-occurring conditions, supporting both adolescents and adults through the complexities that accompany substance-related and addictive disorders. She also works with a wide variety of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related difficulties, eating concerns, anger, self-esteem challenges, and mood conditions such as bipolar. Additional areas of focus include codependency and drug and alcohol addiction, and she is experienced working with gender identity and LGBT matters when relevant to a client's goals.

Her counseling style is warm, interactive, and strengths-based. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while avoiding stigmatizing labels. Martha employs a blended, technically eclectic model of evidence-based therapies - drawing on cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness-informed techniques as well as humanistic and solution-focused elements - and she tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person's unique needs. She welcomes the courage it takes to pursue change and offers steady support and empowerment for those ready to move forward. She looks forward to working with new clients and helping them pursue a more fulfilling life.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Care

Martha "Grace" Marquez integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into her work. CBT focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to relieve symptoms and improve daily functioning - it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and many stress-related concerns. DBT emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness skills - it is especially helpful for managing intense emotions, self-harm urges, and relationship conflicts. ACT helps clients clarify values, accept difficult internal experiences, and commit to meaningful action - it can support clients facing avoidance, chronic stress, or struggles with motivation.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Martha works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions over time and adjusts strategies based on what proves most helpful in session.

Online therapy with Martha is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose formats that fit their schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals without extensive travel, and they provide flexibility for balancing therapy with work, family, and other commitments.