Sandra Grace Martinez

Compassionate, practical counseling for life transitions

LPC Texas

Experience: 14 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages: English, Spanish

About Sandra

Sandra Grace Martinez is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, and related concerns.

Background and approach

She brings 14 years of professional experience to her work and emphasizes a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate stance when meeting clients where they are. Sandra adapts conversations and treatment plans to the individual, shaping care around each person's needs rather than applying a one-size-fits-all method.

Sandra integrates evidence-informed strategies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside attachment-focused and client-centered approaches to address challenges including addiction, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleep concerns, parenting stress, anger, and career-related strain. Her practice also includes work with complex presentations like bipolar disorder, ADHD, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, attachment issues, and a range of personality-related concerns.

Sandra offers services in English and Spanish and aims to support clients through practical skill-building and collaborative planning that align with their goals.

Using Therapeutic Models Online to Support Change

Attachment-Based Therapy emphasizes the role of relationship patterns and emotional bonds; online sessions can explore how early attachment influences current reactions and help build more supported interpersonal strategies. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical exercises and skills that translate well to video or text-based work for anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's own goals and perspectives, creating a collaborative environment where the therapist follows the client's lead and supports self-directed growth.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist will work collaboratively with each client to determine which methods and techniques best match their needs, goals, and preferences. That may include blending elements from different models so work remains responsive and goal-oriented.

Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for scheduling, easier access when life is busy, and multiple formats for practicing skills between meetings. These options make it possible to maintain continuity of care and to choose the communication method that fits a client's daily routine and comfort level.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Sandra address?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting and anger concerns, career stress, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

What is her general therapeutic style and approach?

Her style is respectful, sensitive, and compassionate, and she tailors dialogue and treatment plans to individual needs using methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, attachment-based work, client-centered techniques, DBT, and Jungian concepts as appropriate.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 14 years of professional experience working with diverse concerns and clinical presentations across her career.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

Sandra is a Licensed Professional Counselor with the credential TX LPC 66197 and she practices in Texas.

Can she work with clients in other countries or languages?

She conducts therapy in English and Spanish but is not accepting international clients at this time.

Which session formats are offered for online work?

Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide multiple ways to connect based on client needs and preferences.

How are fees and payments handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are needed to begin therapy?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Depression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Jungian TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English, Spanish