About Nancy
Nancy Martinez helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, and low self-esteem. She also supports people dealing with depression and family conflicts. Nancy works in California and speaks English and Spanish.
She holds an LMFT, which is a licensed marriage and family therapist credential in California. Nancy focuses on practical steps people can use right away. She blends a client-centered approach with cognitive behavioral techniques.
Sessions often include talking through current problems, identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, and trying small behavior changes between meetings.
How Nancy works
Phone sessions are often easier to schedule and are a common option. Live chat can be used for quick check-ins or last-minute support. Video calls are available as well, and other formats can be discussed during intake.
She aims to treat people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Nancy pays attention to cultural and identity factors that affect how people experience stress and relationships. She also addresses concerns such as attachment and abandonment, communication and control problems, and issues related to blended families.
People with intellectual disability, autism or Asperger syndrome, or those coping with domestic violence, self-harm, or prejudice and discrimination can bring those concerns to sessions. The work balances present-day problem solving with understanding patterns from the past. Nancy encourages practical homework and regular check-ins to track progress.
Nancy lists 2 ways of working on the entry:
What Nancy works with
The areas below are the ones Nancy selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Depression
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Life purpose
- Multicultural concerns
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LMFT |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 5 |
| Languages | English, Spanish |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | California |
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Online support options
Approaches and online options that fit your life
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and the person's own goals. The therapist follows the person's lead, helps clarify what matters most, and supports their efforts to make changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It offers concrete tools to test unhelpful thinking and try small behavior changes that can reduce anxiety and lift mood.Nancy will work together with each person to decide which approach, or mix of approaches, fits best. That decision is collaborative and based on the person's needs, goals, and preferences. She checks in regularly to see how the work is going and adjusts the plan as needed.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let people have face-to-face conversation when helpful. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier to schedule. Live chat and messaging work well for brief check-ins, quick problem-solving, or when someone prefers not to be on camera. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to stay connected between sessions.
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