- Client centered approach
- Bilingual English Spanish
- Practical coping skills
About Armando
Armando Martinez Jr is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people feeling stuck find a way forward. He speaks English and Spanish and aims to restore the resilience people rely on during hard times. His work is grounded in treating stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles, among other concerns.
He describes clients as the experts on their own lives and builds therapy around each person's goals. Sessions blend different strategies rather than following a single method. The focus is practical - finding small changes that lead to clearer choices and better day-to-day coping.
Armando draws on eight years of experience as an LPC and a longer career in mental health settings. He has worked in inpatient care with people facing anxiety, depression, and trauma. He also has experience as a behavioral consultant and as a school counselor for at-risk students ages ten to eighteen, and he maintains private practice work.
His approach includes a mix of client-centered listening, cognitive and mindfulness-based skills, and deeper psychodynamic ideas when appropriate. He also uses solution-focused techniques to help people move toward concrete goals. This blend aims to strengthen coping skills and reduce symptoms that interfere with daily life.
People often seek him out for help with addiction, grief, parenting stress, ADHD, codependency, and identity issues such as LGBT concerns. He encourages those who feel weighed down by past pain or current pressures to consider starting a conversation about possible next steps.
How his approaches shape online therapy
Armando uses client-centered listening to build understanding and trust. This approach focuses on the person's goals and perspectives, helping people feel heard and guiding conversations toward what matters most to them.He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and managing mood or stress by teaching practical skills you can use between sessions.
Mindfulness techniques are woven into sessions to help manage strong emotions and increase present-moment awareness. These practices can support coping with stress, cravings, and triggers that come up in daily life.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which mix of methods fits their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress is made.
Confirm the current online session options before booking so you know how sessions will be delivered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for consistent check-ins that support steady progress.
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Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns can be addressed in sessions?
He addresses stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and self-esteem issues along with grief, addiction, codependency, parenting challenges, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and trauma-related problems.
What is his general therapy style?
Therapy is client-centered and integrative. He listens first, then combines techniques like CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused work to meet each person's goals.
What background does he bring to therapy?
He has worked in inpatient clinical care, served as a behavioral consultant in a school district, and provided school counseling for at-risk students ages ten to eighteen.
What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?
He holds the LPC credential and practices in Texas as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish; international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered at the time you schedule.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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