Nancy Martinez

Nancy Martinez is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New Mexico who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, addictions, grief, anger, and self-esteem concerns. She offers support for trauma and abuse and helps people cope with major life changes. Nancy also addresses chronic pain, illness, and disability and works with issues like isolation, guilt, shame, and process addictions. She brings five years of direct clinical therapy experience and many additional years in the mental health field. Nancy completed a master’s degree in Social Work with an emphasis on clinical practice and bilingual/bicultural studies. Early fieldwork included thesis work within pueblos in Mexico, which shaped her focus on culturally aware care. Her approach centers on helping people notice what matters to them and build small, practical steps forward. She uses mindfulness practices to help calm overwhelming feelings and CBT tools to identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns. Client-centered methods guide the pace of work so people set goals that fit their lives. Nancy can also incorporate elements of dialectical behavior strategies and existential perspectives when they suit a person’s goals. She offers therapy within a Christian and Biblical context when requested and aims to create a nonjudgmental space for honest conversation. To begin, she asks people to take one step forward and reach out. The process focuses on clear goals, steady progress, and finding ways to cope that feel realistic for everyday life.

How mindfulness and practical therapies work online

Mindfulness Therapy helps people notice bodily sensations, thoughts, and feelings without judgment. It can reduce reactivity and make it easier to manage strong emotions like anxiety, anger, or grief. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the person guides the pace and topics of sessions; it helps when someone needs a respectful space to clarify their goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches practical exercises to change unhelpful habits, which can help with mood, anxiety, and coping strategies.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about what feels most helpful and try different approaches as goals evolve. This is a collaborative process based on the client’s needs, preferences, and real-life demands.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that suits a schedule. It also makes it simpler to keep continuity of care if life circumstances change, while still providing structured skill practice and reflective conversation.