- Grief and loss support
- Relationship guidance
- English and Spanish
About William
William Martinez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 15 years of clinical experience helping people facing grief, stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles. He offers straightforward support for intimacy-related issues, addiction concerns, parenting stress, and career transitions. He also helps clients manage trauma, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and the practical fallout of major life changes.
He prefers a hands-on style. Sessions focus on clear steps that people can try between meetings. He listens to what matters most and works with each person to build a realistic plan for change. Conversations are practical and goal-oriented rather than long on theory.
William draws on several approaches to guide his work, including attachment-based ideas, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, motivational interviewing, and the Gottman Method for relationship work. He adapts methods to match what the client needs in the moment and the goals they bring to therapy.
His background includes lengthy work with youth and adults who have experienced trauma, depression, and anxiety. He has experience supporting people through sudden loss and family transitions, as well as those navigating adoption, foster care, and attachment concerns. He also brings years of community involvement mentoring young people.
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and are provided from his practice in California. Before booking, clients should confirm current session formats and scheduling details to make sure they fit their needs.
He prefers a hands-on style. Sessions focus on clear steps that people can try between meetings. He listens to what matters most and works with each person to build a realistic plan for change. Conversations are practical and goal-oriented rather than long on theory.
William draws on several approaches to guide his work, including attachment-based ideas, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, motivational interviewing, and the Gottman Method for relationship work. He adapts methods to match what the client needs in the moment and the goals they bring to therapy.
His background includes lengthy work with youth and adults who have experienced trauma, depression, and anxiety. He has experience supporting people through sudden loss and family transitions, as well as those navigating adoption, foster care, and attachment concerns. He also brings years of community involvement mentoring young people.
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and are provided from his practice in California. Before booking, clients should confirm current session formats and scheduling details to make sure they fit their needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Approaches that shape online therapy sessions
William uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help people notice patterns of thought and behavior that keep them stuck, then practice small changes that reduce anxiety and improve mood. CBT is useful for depression, anxiety, sleep and eating concerns, and practical coping skills.He also draws on attachment-based therapy to look at how early relationships influence current bonds and communication. This approach can help people who struggle with intimacy, abandonment fears, caregiving stress, and family or attachment issues.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then recommend methods to try. Clients and the therapist adjust the plan based on what is helping and what needs change, keeping the process collaborative.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which online formats are available. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - they reduce travel time, can allow shorter check-ins when needed, and help people keep continuity of care during life transitions. Discuss scheduling and format preferences during the initial matching steps to make sessions work for daily routines.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with people facing grief, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, trauma, parenting challenges, and career changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a practical, step-by-step approach focused on short-term goals and skills people can try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 15 years of clinical experience working with adults, youth, and families through crises and transitions.
What credentials and region apply to his practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and practices there.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist scheduling; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.