Profile / United States
Suzanne Martinez, LMFT
Illinois
Licensed LMFT - Stress and Relationships
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Values based work
- Communication skills
About Suzanne
Suzanne Martinez is an Illinois Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 25 years of clinical experience. She works with people who are handling stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and life transitions. She also addresses concerns such as ADHD, addiction, grief, and issues related to adoption and blended families.
She uses practical approaches that help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and try different responses. Suzanne draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to break down patterns of thinking and behavior. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered methods to clarify values and build workable steps forward.
Her background includes long-term work in community and university settings and many years teaching about personal well-being. That mix makes her comfortable helping people balance everyday demands with longer-term goals. She also has experience with relationship difficulties involving family of origin, communication problems, and commitment issues.
Suzanne approaches sessions in a straightforward, skills-focused way. Expect help identifying small experiments you can try between meetings, concrete communication techniques, and ways to manage intense feelings when they arise. She can also assist with practical problems like sleep, career stress, and caregiver strain.
People considering therapy are encouraged to review session options and the matching process before booking. The first step is a short questionnaire followed by scheduling a first session to discuss goals and preferred ways of working.
Practical approaches used in online sessions
Many of Suzanne's methods focus on changing daily habits and reactions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses simple exercises to shift unhelpful patterns. This is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress management.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small, committed steps toward those values while learning to tolerate difficult internal experiences. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflection to help people feel understood and to organize their own solutions.
Figuring out which method to emphasize is part of the work together. Suzanne will review goals, preferences, and practical needs in the first session and suggest which approaches to try. The decision is collaborative and can change as progress and needs evolve.
Confirm the current session formats before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around work, caregiving, or study, and it can reduce travel time. Some formats also allow shorter check-ins when a quick review is all that is needed, while others support longer, skills-focused meetings.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address most often?
Suzanne helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parenting concerns, and life changes. She also works with ADHD, addictions, grief, and family of origin problems.
How does she use CBT in sessions?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to test alternative responses in daily life. Sessions often include short exercises and practical experiments between meetings.
What is her professional experience?
She has 25 years of clinical work, including practice in community and university settings and teaching on personal well-being.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an Illinois Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (IL LMFT) based in Illinois.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to discuss goals and plans.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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