Profile / United States
Elizabeth Martinez, LCSW
Illinois
LCSW - Stress and Anxiety Support
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Martinez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois with 11 years of experience. She helps people managing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and major life changes. Her work focuses on practical steps clients can try between sessions.
In sessions she uses clear, structured methods to notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and related approaches to help people test new ways of responding to problems. Conversations aim to be straightforward and aimed at specific goals.
Elizabeth pays attention to how past events and attachments shape current reactions. She explores patterns like avoidance, control struggles, or difficulties with commitment and communication. Where relevant she addresses issues such as guilt, shame, and forgiveness in concrete ways.
She also works with people facing caregiver stress, aging and geriatric concerns, or the fallout from divorce and separation. She can help when trauma has led to dissociation or complex emotional responses following disasters or abuse.
Her sessions tend to focus on short-term skills and steps that fit into daily life. Clients practice new responses and track what changes. The emphasis is on clear tools that reduce distress and improve coping in everyday situations.
How therapy methods translate to online sessions
CBT helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and test more balanced beliefs. Sessions often include brief exercises, behavioral experiments, and homework to practice new responses between meetings. ACT emphasizes identifying values and taking committed action even when difficult feelings are present; it uses exercises that connect goals to daily routines. DBT provides concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness through step-by-step practice.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That choice can shift over time as progress and challenges become clearer.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments around work, caregiving, or travel. They also allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or sessions without video if that suits someone better. Licensed professionals adapt tools like skills practice, worksheets, and behavioral experiments so clients can try them at home and report back.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include attachment issues, caregiver stress, and guilt or shame.
How would she describe her therapeutic approach?
Her work uses practical, structured methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. Sessions focus on noticing patterns and trying specific skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional experience as an LCSW. That experience includes helping people with trauma, anxiety, and life transitions.
What credential and location apply to her practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois and practices in that state.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the next steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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