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Online therapist

Nereida Martinez

Calm, practical help for parenting and family stress

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Credentials
LCSW
Experience
17 years
Licensed in
Texas
Languages
English, Spanish
Format
Online sessions

About Nereida

Nereida Martinez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who offers practical support for parents and individuals facing stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, depression, trauma, and related concerns. She speaks English and Spanish and brings 17 years of direct clinical experience. Her work often touches on relationship struggles, grief, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and life changes that affect day-to-day family life.

She draws on many therapy methods and adapts them to each person.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on clear goals, small steps, and tools people can use between meetings. She emphasizes listening first and then helping people test what works in their real lives. Before independent practice she worked in community clinics, nonprofit settings, and the criminal justice system in Texas.

That range of experience shapes how she thinks about social, cultural, and spiritual factors affecting families and parenting. It also influences how she approaches safety and problem solving in challenging situations. Therapy with her typically combines client-centered care with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness.

She also draws on motivational interviewing and existential ideas when those fit the client’s needs. The plan is tailored to goals, whether that means managing mood, improving parenting skills, or handling family transitions. Sessions are offered by phone, video calls, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Starting therapy involves a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session based on availability.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person’s experience. The therapist creates space for clients to tell their story, then helps identify goals and small steps toward change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and change habits. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus during stressful moments.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss what feels most helpful, try strategies in session, and adjust the plan based on how it works for the client. Clients and the therapist set goals together and revisit them as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy family schedules and to use brief check-ins when needed. The variety of formats also lets people practice skills and get support between longer sessions, which can help transfer what is learned into daily life.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Existential Therapy

Takes the larger questions seriously: meaning, choice, mortality, responsibility. Suited to periods when the difficulty is less a symptom than a sense that something has to change.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship issues, grief, sleep and anger problems, self-esteem, ADHD, and other life changes.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative. She listens first, helps set clear goals, and uses practical strategies to try between sessions.
What is her clinical background?
She has 17 years of clinical experience and has worked in community clinics, nonprofit organizations, the criminal justice system, and independent practice in Texas.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with Texas license TX LCSW 51712 and practices in Texas.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are offered?
Appointments are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
17 years
Licensed
Texas
Languages
English, Spanish

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