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- Community Resiliency Model
- Grounding skills
- English and Spanish
About Andrea
Andrea Martinez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with four years of experience. She has worked in a county mental health setting supporting people ages 6–19 and focuses on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and ADHD.
Andrea uses practical skills people can apply day to day. She emphasizes the Community Resiliency Model and grounding techniques that help people notice their body’s signals and manage overwhelming feelings. Sessions are conversational and skills-focused rather than purely academic.
Her approach is collaborative and strengths-based. Andrea helps clients identify what already works for them and build on those abilities. She also attends to communication problems, loneliness, questions about life purpose, multicultural concerns, self-love, and issues common to young adults.
Sessions include teaching concrete grounding and regulation tools and practicing them together. Andrea encourages short skill practice between meetings so people can test what helps in real situations. She uses straightforward language and checks in about what is and isn't working.
She offers services in English and Spanish. Andrea’s experience in public mental health settings informs how she talks about systems, school-related stress, and community resources. Prospective clients can expect clear explanations of tools and a focus on what can be practiced outside sessions.
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Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Andrea commonly uses the Community Resiliency Model, which focuses on sensing bodily signals and using grounding strategies to reduce overwhelm. This model teaches short, repeatable practices that help with stress regulation and staying present during difficult moments.She also emphasizes straightforward skills for emotional regulation and coping. These are concrete steps like breathing patterns, grounding anchors, and simple behavioral routines that can be practiced between sessions to see what helps in daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will review options with each person and decide together which skills and techniques match the client’s goals and preferences. The fit can be adjusted as progress is reviewed over time.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work makes it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and practice tools in real contexts. Some formats allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and others make it easier to talk through a skill while at home or on a break. Ask about which formats Andrea currently offers so you can pick what fits your routine.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem issues, coping with life changes, and ADHD. Additional focuses include communication problems, isolation, life purpose, multicultural concerns, self-love, and young adult issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a collaborative, strengths-based approach and teaches practical skills. Sessions focus on grounding techniques and building tools to manage emotions.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of clinical experience, including work in a county mental health setting supporting people ages 6–19.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.