- Focus on codependency
- Practical skill building
- Down-to-earth approach
About Sarah
Sarah Martinez is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 12 years of experience. She takes a straightforward, down-to-earth approach and aims to make therapy practical and approachable for people under stress or facing life changes. Sarah writes treatment plans that reflect each person's needs and circumstances.
She has worked in a variety of settings, including inpatient care, psychosocial rehabilitation, substance abuse treatment programs, correctional facilities, and private practice. That range informs how she supports people with trauma, grief, addiction, anxiety, depression, and codependency concerns. Sessions focus on real-life coping skills as well as understanding patterns that keep people stuck.
Her work draws on several approaches. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers concrete skills for intense emotions and stress management. Client-Centered Therapy keeps the conversation tailored to each person’s pace and goals.
Sarah emphasizes a collaborative relationship. She listens first, then helps people set clear, manageable goals. Therapy often includes skill-building, practical strategies for daily life, and space to process painful experiences.
People seeking help with parenting stress, relationship or intimacy concerns, anger, compassion fatigue, or recovery from substance issues may find her background relevant. She also supports those coping with adoption or foster care challenges, attachment and abandonment issues, and other family-related struggles.
Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are accepted. Prospective clients are asked to complete a brief matching questionnaire to begin scheduling.
Therapeutic approaches that translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and following the person's lead. It helps when someone needs a steady, understanding space to sort through worries and life choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks down how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and teaches practical steps to change patterns that cause distress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, adds concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving coping under pressure.Choosing the best approach is often part of the first few sessions. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and together with the client decide which methods to try. That collaborative process means plans can shift as needs change.
The biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use audio-only options if less bandwidth or not being on camera is preferable. Talk with the therapist during the match process about what will work best for scheduling, session length, and how to bring therapy into everyday routines.
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Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, addictions, depression, codependency, relationship and family concerns, grief, and related issues like parenting strain and compassion fatigue.
What is her general therapy style?
The approach is collaborative and practical. She uses client-centered work alongside CBT and DBT tools to build skills and process difficult experiences.
How much experience does she bring?
She has 12 years of clinical experience across inpatient settings, psychosocial rehabilitation, substance abuse treatment programs, correctional facilities, and private practice.
What credentials and region apply?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, licensed in Florida and practices there.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.
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