Nereida Martinez , LCSW

Nereida Martinez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Texas with 17 years of clinical experience. As an LCSW, she holds a professional license to provide psychotherapy and clinical social work services in the state - TX LCSW 51712. Her career spans work in community clinics, nonprofit organizations, the criminal justice system, and private practice, experience that informs a broad understanding of social, cultural, and spiritual concerns.

She has supported adults, teens, and children through depression, anxiety, trauma, and adjustment to life changes. Her clinical work also addresses ADHD management, parenting and blended family dynamics, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, anger, sleep difficulties, self-esteem, and coping with major life transitions. Additional focus areas include divorce and separation, domestic violence, family of origin issues, forgiveness, guilt and shame, immigration-related challenges, isolation and loneliness, and mood disorders.

Nereida practices using a client-centered approach, combining techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, existential therapy, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing to tailor treatment to each person's needs. She emphasizes collaborative goal-setting and practical strategies to help clients navigate obstacles and move toward meaningful change. Nereida brings a respectful, accepting stance to her work and integrates her diverse clinical background to address complex personal and family concerns.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an accepting, empathetic environment where the client’s experiences and values guide the work. It helps individuals explore feelings, clarify goals, and build self-understanding to address relationship, parenting, and life-transition concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT can be effective for anxiety, depression, stress management, sleep issues, and coping with ADHD-related challenges.

Mindfulness Therapy encourages present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of thoughts and emotions. These techniques support stress reduction, emotional regulation, and improved focus, and can complement other therapeutic methods.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Nereida works with clients to assess their needs, goals, and preferences, then tailors treatment strategies from these approaches to find the best fit. Clients and the therapist together adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to attend sessions around work, family, and daily routines. These options increase accessibility for people managing busy schedules or caregiving responsibilities while maintaining access to licensed professionals and therapists who can provide consistent, ongoing support.