Nereida Martinez , LCSW

Nereida Martinez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - a clinical license to provide psychotherapy in Texas - with 17 years of experience as a therapist. She has worked across community clinics, nonprofit organizations, the criminal justice system, and private practice, bringing a broad view of how social, cultural, and spiritual factors influence mental health and daily functioning.

She has provided therapy to adults, teens, and children for concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, adjustment to life changes, ADHD, parenting challenges, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, sleep disturbances, anger, and self-esteem. Her work also addresses blended family issues, communication problems, domestic violence, family of origin concerns, and related mood and behavioral disorders.

Nereida practices from a client-centered perspective and integrates techniques from multiple therapeutic models to tailor care to each person. Sessions emphasize acceptance, collaboration, and practical strategies aimed at meeting individualized goals and improving coping. She incorporates attention to cultural and immigration-related factors when relevant, and offers therapy in both English and Spanish.

Her professional background across diverse settings informs a flexible approach that considers each person’s context, strengths, and priorities when addressing emotional and relational challenges.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Nereida Martinez draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness therapy. Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person’s perspective and building a collaborative, accepting relationship that helps clients explore values and goals. CBT emphasizes identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress and uses practical skills to change those patterns, which can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-focused awareness and self-regulation techniques to reduce reactivity and support emotional balance, useful for stress, sleep issues, and anger management.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Nereida works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts interventions over time to fit what is most helpful. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine techniques to address complex or overlapping concerns.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow clients to maintain continuity of care amid busy schedules, geographic barriers, or life transitions, and provide multiple ways to engage depending on comfort level and immediate needs.