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Nancy Martinez, LCSW
New Mexico
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Mood
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About Nancy
Nancy Martinez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New Mexico with five years of clinical therapy experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, anger, self-esteem problems, and major life changes.
She uses practical conversation and structured approaches to notice patterns in thoughts and behavior. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one method she lists among others. She also works from client-centered and dialectical behavior perspectives when those fit the client's needs.
Nancy's training includes a Master of Social Work with an emphasis on clinical practice and bilingual/bicultural studies. Her earlier work involved community settings and a thesis completed at a school of social work in pueblos in Mexico. That background contributes to how she thinks about culture in therapy.
In sessions she listens for what feels most urgent, then suggests small, manageable steps to try. She may focus on changing unhelpful thinking, building new coping skills, or practicing emotion regulation strategies from DBT. She can include Christian and Biblical perspectives when a client requests that approach.
Nancy has worked in different roles across the mental health field and draws on that variety when planning treatment. She sees adults 18 and older and offers help for chronic pain and illness, domestic violence, process addictions, seasonal mood shifts, and related concerns. People who choose her can expect straightforward, task-focused sessions that aim to change day-to-day patterns.
How Nancy uses structured approaches in online sessions
Nancy lists Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as one approach she uses. CBT focuses on noticing thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and practicing concrete changes. It is often used for anxiety, mood issues, and coping with life transitions.She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which centers the client's concerns and encourages open, respectful conversation. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides skills for managing intense emotions and improving coping during crises. Each approach offers different tools depending on the issue presented.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist and client decide together which methods to try based on the client's goals, preferences, and daily life. That collaborative process may include trying CBT exercises, practicing DBT skills between sessions, or using conversational, client-centered methods.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. It also lets people use strategies learned in session in real-life settings soon after they are taught.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
New Mexico
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, anger, self-esteem issues, and coping with life changes.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, structured talk and skill-building. Sessions often focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying different responses.
What is her clinical background and experience?
Nancy has five years of clinical therapy experience and sixteen years in the mental health field overall, including community roles and research work in pueblos in Mexico.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in New Mexico and practices there with adults aged 18 and over.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does her pricing work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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