Sarah Martinez, LMHC
Trauma-informed Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- Trauma-focused care
- CBT and DBT skills
- Virtual therapy options
About Sarah Martinez
Sarah Martinez is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with more than a decade of clinical experience, offering trauma-informed care across a range of settings. Since beginning practice in 2012, she has worked in inpatient units, psychosocial rehabilitation programs, private practice, substance use treatment programs, and correctional facilities, developing fluency in supporting people facing complex life challenges.
Her work centers on helping clients recover from trauma and navigate stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, addiction, parenting struggles, and other emotional or behavioral difficulties. She frequently uses EMDR and Accelerated Resolution Therapy alongside established approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to tailor treatment to each person's needs. Those modalities are combined with a client-centered stance that emphasizes individualized care and collaboration.
Sarah brings a grounded, down-to-earth manner to sessions and values the courage people show when confronting difficult issues. She approaches the therapeutic relationship as a partnership, creating treatment plans that reflect each client's history, strengths, and goals. Her practice integrates practical skills with trauma-focused techniques to support healing, growth, and improved coping over time.
Sarah is licensed in Florida as an LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and she applies her training and varied clinical experience to help clients feel safer, more supported, and better equipped to face life's challenges.
Her work centers on helping clients recover from trauma and navigate stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, addiction, parenting struggles, and other emotional or behavioral difficulties. She frequently uses EMDR and Accelerated Resolution Therapy alongside established approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to tailor treatment to each person's needs. Those modalities are combined with a client-centered stance that emphasizes individualized care and collaboration.
Sarah brings a grounded, down-to-earth manner to sessions and values the courage people show when confronting difficult issues. She approaches the therapeutic relationship as a partnership, creating treatment plans that reflect each client's history, strengths, and goals. Her practice integrates practical skills with trauma-focused techniques to support healing, growth, and improved coping over time.
Sarah is licensed in Florida as an LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and she applies her training and varied clinical experience to help clients feel safer, more supported, and better equipped to face life's challenges.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFertility issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Sarah Martinez have?
Sarah Martinez has 12 years of experience providing therapy.
Is Sarah Martinez a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LMHC. Her Florida license is listed as FL LMHC MH13904.
In which languages does Sarah Martinez provide therapy?
Sarah Martinez provides therapy in English.
Where is Sarah Martinez located?
Sarah Martinez is located in Florida.
How can I work with Sarah Martinez as my therapist?
You can work with Sarah Martinez through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Sarah Martinez work with international clients?
Yes, Sarah Martinez works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Sarah Martinez cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client's own goals and strengths, creating a supportive space where individuals guide the pace and focus of work while the therapist follows and reflects what matters most to the client. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical strategies, which can be especially useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines acceptance and change strategies, teaching emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills that are helpful for intense emotions and relationship difficulties.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Sarah works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to determine which methods best fit a person's needs, goals, and preferences. Together they adjust techniques over time to respond to progress and changing priorities.
Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility for busy schedules and geographic distance. These formats make it possible to continue consistent therapeutic work, practice skills between sessions, and access support in ways that fit daily life while working with a licensed professional.