Dr. Ricardo Martinez

Hi there, I'm Dr. Rick. My name is Dr. Ricardo (Rick) Martinez and I'm a Licensed Psychologist based in South Pasadena, CA, and working with clients across California via telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in helping clients who struggle with anxiety, stress, and depression, those with alcohol and/or substance abuse issues, their family members, and those in recovery. I also specialize in serving clients from diverse multicultural backgrounds including those from the LGBTQ+ community.

My approach

My approach to therapy varies based on the needs of each individual. I most frequently use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and work from a strength-based, solution-focused perspective to help stabilize clients and help them feel better. I believe in empowering the client to become a partner in treatment.

My communication style

My communication style is calm, personable, and non-judgemental. I take an active role in collaborating and assisting my clients to achieve their goals.

My approach to goal setting with clients is to help define what they want to accomplish in our work together & to collaborate in the journey.

In our 1st session, we'll spend the majority of our time talking about how you have been feeling lately & for me to ask questions to better understand your background, history, & presenting issues. The first session is about us building an initial connection, gathering a thorough history, & helping me get a sense of the initial goals you would like to set.