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Elizabeth Martinez

Experienced LCSW focused on practical change

LCSW Illinois

Experience
11 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Depression
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Elizabeth

Elizabeth Martinez brings 11 years of clinical social work experience to her practice in Illinois as an LCSW. She focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and major life transitions, drawing on a range of evidence-informed methods to tailor care to each person’s needs.

Background and approach

Her background includes work with related concerns such as attachment difficulties, caregiving strain, communication and commitment challenges, and the emotional aftermath of separation or loss. She aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore thoughts and feelings and build practical skills for daily life.

Therapy with her emphasizes collaboration and gradual progress, with attention to patterns like avoidance, control issues, dissociation, and co-morbid conditions. Elizabeth uses approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside acceptance-oriented and mindfulness-based techniques to help clients clarify values, develop coping strategies, and move toward meaningful change.

Clients who want a pragmatic, compassionate partner in therapy will find that she balances supportive listening with actionable tools. Her practice supports people seeking relief from distress and guidance through transitions, and she works to empower each person to make sustainable changes at their own pace.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care



Elizabeth integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into online work to address symptoms and life patterns in straightforward, skills-oriented ways. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression, while ACT helps clients clarify personal values and develop psychological flexibility by accepting difficult emotions rather than fighting them. She also weaves in elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy when clients need concrete emotion-regulation and interpersonal effectiveness skills to manage intense feelings.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss each method, consider a client’s goals and preferences, and adapt techniques over time so the plan aligns with the individual’s needs rather than following a one-size-fits-all model.

Online therapy with Elizabeth is offered through multiple formats - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - to make scheduling more manageable and to fit different communication styles. These options allow for continuity of care when life is busy or when in-person visits aren’t practical, while still focusing on practical tools, values-guided work, and gradual skill building.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she address?
Elizabeth works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes, as well as related issues such as attachment concerns, communication problems, and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach combines compassionate listening with practical skill-building, using collaborative methods to help clients clarify goals and make steady progress.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional experience practicing social work and psychotherapy in clinical settings.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois with license numbers IN LCSW 34010030A and IL LCSW 149020387.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time and conducts sessions within her regional practice limits.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

Illinois, Indiana

Languages

English