Lily Martinez Lomeli , LCSW

Lily Martinez Lomeli is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with five years of professional experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, and major life changes. She centers her practice on the belief that each person is the expert of their own story and works from a strengths-based perspective to help clients access existing skills and build new ones.

Lily offers a supportive, collaborative approach that emphasizes practical coping strategies, emotion regulation, and improved communication for individuals struggling with social anxiety, relationship challenges, or difficulty adapting to transitions. She combines validation and empathy with goal-oriented work to help clients manage symptoms and move toward a more fulfilling life.

Fluent in English and Spanish, Lily uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each client’s needs, whether the focus is short-term relief or longer-term growth. She partners with clients to set realistic goals, track progress, and draw on personal strengths to navigate change and recovery.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Support

Licensed professionals offer targeted, evidence-based therapeutic techniques that can be delivered effectively through online care. Lily focuses on cognitive and behavioral strategies that help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. These techniques often include skill-building exercises and problem-solving tools that make day-to-day challenges more manageable.

She also uses trauma-informed approaches that prioritize safety, stabilization, and pacing for people who have experienced trauma or abuse. This style of work emphasizes understanding the impact of traumatic events and building coping strategies that support gradual healing without overwhelming the client.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. Lily collaborates with each person to determine which techniques best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods as progress unfolds. Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care during life transitions, and receive support from familiar environments.