Nancy Martinez , LCSW

Nancy Martinez is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in New Mexico. She brings five years of clinical therapy experience and a long history in the mental health field to her work, combining formal training with varied roles across community settings. Her graduate training includes a Master of Social Work with an emphasis on clinical practice and Bilingual/Bicultural Studies, and she completed thesis work with pueblos in Mexico, experiences that inform her culturally aware approach to care.

Nancy has worked with people facing stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, depression and bipolar disorder, and substance and process addictions. She frames therapy as a collaborative process centered on empathy and practical skill building, drawing on client-centered methods as well as evidence-based techniques to address mood, coping, and relationship concerns. When requested, she can integrate therapy within a Christian and Biblical context.

Known for creating an open, nonjudgmental atmosphere, Nancy supports clients in exploring thoughts and feelings, developing coping strategies, and pursuing personal growth. She emphasizes culturally sensitive care and aims to accompany people through change with compassion and steady clinical guidance. Her goal is to help individuals move forward in recovery and self-understanding.

Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Care with Nancy Martinez

Nancy commonly uses client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) in her practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a supportive, empathetic environment where individuals can explore their feelings and goals at their own pace - it is helpful for building self-awareness and strengthening personal resources. CBT is a structured, skills-based approach that helps people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, often used for anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. DBT emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, and is useful for managing intense emotions, impulsivity, and relationship challenges.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Nancy works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques to align with a client's values and life context rather than applying a single method to everyone.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and consistent access to support. These formats allow licensed professionals to provide ongoing care across a range of life situations, making it easier for people to sustain progress while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities.