- Client-centered care
- Practical tools
- English and Spanish
About Yovanna
Prof. Yovanna Martinez welcomes people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about the next step. She focuses on everyday struggles like stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addiction, and codependency. She speaks English and Spanish and aims to make conversations straightforward and understandable.
With 25 years of experience, she shapes sessions around each person's needs. She listens first, then helps set clear goals and practical steps. Conversations are tailored so clients leave with something they can try between appointments.
Her style combines Client-Centered listening with structured techniques drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness. That means sessions include both open conversation and hands-on tools to manage thoughts, mood, and behavior. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused ideas are used when people want short-term momentum or help deciding on a next move.
She has worked with concerns ranging from trauma and abuse to parenting stress, relationship problems, sleep troubles, ADHD, and career strain. She also supports people coping with grief, compassion fatigue, and life transitions. The emphasis is on practical coping skills and clearer daily routines.
Prof. Martinez holds licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida and as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Maryland. She encourages people to take the first step and says that small changes can lead to a better sense of control and well-being.
How therapeutic approaches work online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding your experience, helping you feel heard and guiding conversations toward what matters most to you. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns; it can help with anxiety, depression, sleep, and codependency. Mindfulness Therapy trains simple attention skills to reduce reactivity and improve calmness during stressful moments.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your goals and preferences, try different strategies, and adjust plans based on what helps you make progress. You and the therapist work together to choose tools that fit your daily routine and problems.
Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, such as taking a session during a lunch break or avoiding travel time. Confirm the current session options before booking to know which formats are available. Online work can make it simple to continue momentum between appointments and practice new skills in real-life settings.
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Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Florida, Maryland
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, parenting strain, codependency, ADHD, and related issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach blends client-centered listening with practical techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness practices, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to produce usable tools for daily life.
What is her background and experience?
She brings 25 years of professional experience helping people navigate life stressors, mood concerns, addictions, grief, and anger management.
Which credentials and region are listed?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland, based in Florida.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Are international clients accepted?
Yes, she accepts international clients as part of her practice.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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