Dr. Maria Belen Martinez

I’m a licensed clinical psychologist providing individual online therapy in English and Spanish to young adults and adults throughout Washington State. I earned my Bachelor of Science from Cornell University and my Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology from Loyola University Maryland.

Before entering private practice, I worked at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center and held a faculty appointment in Columbia University’s Department of Psychiatry. I have experience working with clients from diverse backgrounds and life experiences, and I tailor therapy to each person’s unique needs and goals.

My approach is warm, collaborative, empathic, and individually tailored. My work is grounded primarily in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which uses mindfulness, values-driven action, and psychological flexibility to help you respond differently to difficult thoughts and emotions while moving toward what matters most to you.

When helpful, I also integrate evidence-based strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness-based interventions, trauma-informed care, and relational approaches.

My clinical interests include anxiety, depression, trauma, attachment and relationship difficulties, self-esteem and self-criticism, bipolar disorder, stress, grief and loss, life transitions, and pregnancy, postpartum, and perinatal mental health.

You can expect a supportive and nonjudgmental space where you feel understood, respected, and comfortable speaking openly. I approach therapy with empathy, curiosity, and respect while remaining actively engaged in our work together.

I will help you explore your experiences, process difficult emotions, and better understand the patterns influencing how you think, feel, behave, and relate to others. Together, we can identify your strengths, develop practical coping strategies, clarify your values, and work toward meaningful changes that align with the life you want to build.