William Martinez, LCSW
Practical, relationship-focused therapy
Details
| Name | William Martinez |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | California |
| Licensed in | California |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English, Spanish |
| Years in practice | 15 |
About William
William Martinez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 15 years of practice in California. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, addiction, parenting challenges, and identity concerns. He speaks English and Spanish and works with clients on everyday problems and big life changes.
William uses clear, practical steps in sessions. He listens first to understand what matters most to each person. Then he and the client set simple goals and try approaches that fit the client's life.
Background and approach
Sessions are conversational and focused on what will help between appointments. His work often draws on Narrative Therapy to help people reframe life stories and see patterns that limit them. He also uses Attachment-Based ideas to look at how relationships shape feelings and behavior.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools come into play to change unhelpful thoughts and build new habits. William has experience supporting people through trauma, abuse, substance struggles, and difficult family transitions like divorce or loss. He also helps those facing ADHD, adoption and foster care questions, blended family dynamics, and caregiver stress.
He brings a practical, strengths-based outlook to problem solving. Clients can expect straightforward talk, skills to try between sessions, and a focus on measurable change. William emphasizes communication skills for partners and parents, and he tailors strategies to each person's values and daily life.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Grief among the things William works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by William among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by William among the ways he works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by William among the ways he works.
- Gottman Method: Listed by William among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by William among the ways he works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by William among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by William among the ways he works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by William among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask William directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking William directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Therapeutic approaches and online options
William often draws on Narrative Therapy to help people separate themselves from problem stories and rewrite how events fit into their lives; this can be useful for identity concerns, grief, and relationship patterns. He also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early and current relationship experiences shape emotional responses and closeness, which helps with intimacy, communication, and trust. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers concrete tools to change unhelpful thoughts and build new habits for anxiety, depression, and sleep problems.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. William will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has worked or not worked before. Together they try methods that feel practical and adjust the plan over time based on results and comfort.
Online therapy offers a range of formats to fit busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging let people check in between sessions, share quick updates, or work through steps in writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family, and daily routines.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does William help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addictions, parenting challenges, ADHD, and other life changes listed in his specialties.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He keeps sessions conversational and practical, listening first and then setting clear goals and steps to try between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has 15 years of clinical experience working with adults, youth, and related family concerns in California.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - practicing in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be held by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference.
How are costs and starting steps handled?
Cost varies with location and is billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to begin, choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time.
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