About Aldemar
Aldemar Martinez is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in California who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, depression, and relationship concerns. He also supports people coping with parenting challenges, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger, and self-esteem struggles. He speaks English and Spanish and has three decades of experience in mental health.
Martinez blends practical talk and guided exercises to help people notice what matters to them and take steps toward it.
How Aldemar works
He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to focus on values and action, and he draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful habits and try new responses. Sessions also emphasize understanding attachment patterns and strengthening emotional connection when that’s helpful. His approach is straightforward and collaborative.
People can expect a conversational style that balances listening with gentle challenges and homework when useful. He encourages small, doable changes rather than sweeping promises of overnight fixes. Martinez has worked in clinical social work for 30 years as an LCSW.
That background means he is familiar with complex situations like co-morbidity, mood disorders, and substance use concerns. He also brings experience supporting people facing life transitions such as divorce, hospice and end-of-life issues, and addiction recovery. Sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging to fit different needs.
International clients are accepted, and bilingual support is available in English and Spanish. To begin, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules a time that fits.
Aldemar lists 10 ways of working on the entry:
What Aldemar works with
The areas below are the ones Aldemar selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Dependent personality
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Paranoia
- Parenting issues
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Traumatic brain injury
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 30 |
| Languages | English, Spanish |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | California |
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Online support options
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Aldemar often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice their values and take small, meaningful steps. ACT focuses on clarifying what matters and building actions that align with those values, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions.He also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at patterns in close relationships. That work helps people understand how past bonds affect current reactions and learn new ways to connect and respond in relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He talks with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they test methods and adjust the plan so treatment fits the person's life and needs.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for conversations that benefit from visual cues, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text messaging can fit quick check-ins, brief coaching, or days when a shorter touchpoint is most useful. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, caregiving, or travel.
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