William Martinez , LCSW

William Martinez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 15 years of experience supporting adults, youth, and families during crises and periods of emotional pain. He works collaboratively to help clients clarify what they are feeling, identify the sources of distress, and develop practical care plans aimed at reducing suffering and restoring functioning.

Martinez brings focused experience treating trauma, depression, anxiety, and a range of behavioral and relational concerns. He concentrates on strengthening communication within families and couples, offering realistic interventions designed to improve understanding and rebuild connection. He also assists parents managing children who present excessive fear, anger, or sadness, and guides families through difficult life transitions such as bereavement, sudden change, and family crises.

He has particular sensitivity to youth who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender and to young people with special needs. His clinical practice draws on evidence-based approaches including the Gottman Method for couples, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to inform treatment planning and progress.

Beyond formal training, Martinez’s background in youth mentoring through Big Brother programs, the Boy Scouts, and community support groups contributes to his rapport with children and adolescents. He provides services in English and Spanish and practices in California.

Approaches to Healing Online - Attachment, CBT, and DBT

William Martinez integrates Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) into online work to address relational and emotional concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current connections and helps rebuild trust and security in relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaching practical strategies to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful for intense emotions and relationship conflicts.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Martinez approaches treatment collaboratively. He evaluates each person’s needs, goals, and preferences and works together with clients to select and adapt methods that fit their life and circumstances.

Online sessions with Martinez are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for varying schedules and needs. This range of options supports continuity of care when in-person meetings are difficult and allows clients to access therapy from their own environments while working with licensed professionals and therapists to make meaningful progress.