Sheena Martinez

I hold a Master’s in Education and work as both a middle school counselor and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in private practice. Working daily with adolescents keeps me grounded in the real-world pressures, family dynamics, and emotional hurdles facing young people today—giving me a unique perspective when working with both teens and adults.

I specialize in helping individuals work through anxiety, depression, and trauma. My core values as a therapist are empathy, honesty, and open-mindedness. I don't expect you to have everything figured out before you walk into the room, and I provide a space free of judgment where you can speak candidly about whatever you’re holding.

My approach is collaborative, authentic, and tailored to who you are as an individual. I don't believe in rigid, one-size-fits-all scripts. Instead, I blend evidence-based techniques with straightforward, honest communication.

• Empathy First: I listen deeply to make sure you feel heard, validated, and understood before moving toward solutions.
• Practical & Honest: We will name things as they are. I offer realistic tools to manage anxiety and depression, ground yourself during trauma responses, and build genuine resilience.
• Open-Minded & Flexible: Therapy is a safe place to explore your thoughts and experiences at a pace that feels secure and manageable for you.

Your first session is all about creating a low-pressure space for us to get to know each other. We’ll cover:

• Your Goals & Current Challenges: What brought you to therapy right now, and what relief or changes you hope to see.
• Background & Context: A high-level overview of your story, history, and current life stressors.
• Establishing a Plan: We’ll map out how we can work together moving forward, ensuring you feel comfortable with the direction.

You can expect a warm, relaxed conversation—not an interrogation. You’ll leave the first session with a clearer idea of how we’ll tackle your goals together and a solid sense of what our future work will look like.