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William Martinez

Support for stress and relationship challenges

LCSW California

Experience
15 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages
English, Spanish
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About William

William Martinez is a licensed clinical social worker with 15 years of practice in California who supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, depression, addictions, LGBT concerns, family and parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, and related issues.

Background and approach

He combines practical problem-solving with empathic listening to help clients clarify their situations and develop actionable steps toward change. William draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) among other approaches to explore how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and to build skills for managing symptoms and improving daily functioning.

He also brings experience using Attachment-Based Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to address relationship patterns, emotional regulation, and communication difficulties. Couples and families benefit from interventions aimed at improving interaction and resolving conflict, and he incorporates the Gottman Method when working on couple communication and connection.

Bilingual in English and Spanish, William has a long history of working with youth and families and emphasizes realistic, achievable strategies that fit each person’s life and goals.

Evidence-Based Approaches Adapted for Online Care

William integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Attachment-Based Therapy to guide online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and teaching practical coping skills for issues like anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy examines relationship patterns and emotional bonds to help clients and families improve communication, trust, and long-term connection.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist partners with each client to consider their goals, preferences, and life context, trying methods that fit and adjusting as needed so the work stays focused and relevant to what the client wants to achieve.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, practice new skills between sessions, and access support from home or work without needing to travel.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addictions, trauma and abuse, and parenting challenges.
What is his general therapeutic style?
The approach balances practical skill-building with empathic exploration, helping clients set goals and develop concrete tools to manage thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 15 years of experience working in California with individuals, couples, youth, and families in a variety of clinical situations.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a licensed clinical social worker - CA LCSW 66399 - and practices in California.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish for clients who prefer either language.
What session formats does he offer?
He conducts sessions via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
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 working with him?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English, Spanish