- Grief and loss
- Anxiety and stress
- Caregiver support
About Martina
Martina Cisneros is a licensed clinical social worker with 21 years of experience helping people through grief, loss, and other life changes. She focuses on clear, compassionate support for anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, stress, and concerns around identity and caregiving. Martina aims to make therapy straightforward and respectful so people can find steadier footing during hard times.
She centers sessions on each person's background and values. That means listening first, then building practical ways to cope. Martina uses tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and mindfulness to help people notice thoughts, try new actions, and reduce intense emotional reactions.
Her work often helps people manage grief, compassion fatigue, caregiver stress, and the emotional fallout of major transitions. Martina also supports those facing trauma, addiction issues, sleep trouble, and questions about intimacy and self-esteem. She pays attention to cultural factors and to the ways gender and sexuality affect a person’s experience.
Therapy with Martina tends to be collaborative and activity-focused. Sessions may include skill practice, values clarification, and simple experiments to test different responses. The goal is clearer choices and more reliable coping, not quick fixes.
Outside of practice, Martina enjoys gardening, cooking, dancing, and spending time with family. Those personal interests help her relate to everyday stresses and the small routines that support healing.
She centers sessions on each person's background and values. That means listening first, then building practical ways to cope. Martina uses tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and mindfulness to help people notice thoughts, try new actions, and reduce intense emotional reactions.
Her work often helps people manage grief, compassion fatigue, caregiver stress, and the emotional fallout of major transitions. Martina also supports those facing trauma, addiction issues, sleep trouble, and questions about intimacy and self-esteem. She pays attention to cultural factors and to the ways gender and sexuality affect a person’s experience.
Therapy with Martina tends to be collaborative and activity-focused. Sessions may include skill practice, values clarification, and simple experiments to test different responses. The goal is clearer choices and more reliable coping, not quick fixes.
Outside of practice, Martina enjoys gardening, cooking, dancing, and spending time with family. Those personal interests help her relate to everyday stresses and the small routines that support healing.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
21+ years
Credentials
California, Texas
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches you can use online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts without getting stuck in them and then take actions that match their values. It often helps with grief, chronic stress, and making life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying thought patterns and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches practical skills to change them. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and mood regulation. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and grounding practices to reduce reactivity and increase present-moment focus, which supports coping with strong emotions and caregiving strain.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Martina will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and daily life. Sessions typically include skill practice, values clarification, and small real-world experiments so the work fits what matters to the client.
Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Many people find online therapy helps fit care into a busy routine by removing travel time and allowing more flexible scheduling. Online work can make it easier to practice new skills between sessions, check in during difficult weeks, or schedule shorter follow-ups when needed. Licensed professionals can help adapt each approach to what works in a client's everyday life.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Martina commonly address?
She works with people facing grief and end-of-life matters, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, trauma, addictions, caregiver stress, and related issues such as sleep problems and self-esteem.
What is her therapy style like?
The approach is compassionate and collaborative. Martina listens to what matters to the person and then uses practical tools to help them cope and make changes.
How long has she been practicing?
Martina has 21 years of clinical experience working with diverse emotional and life transition issues.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a licensed clinical social worker with California LCSW and Texas LCSW credentials, and she practices from Texas.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Martina?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing the short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.