- Community Resiliency Model
- Grounding skills
- Stress and ADHD support
About Andrea
Andrea Martinez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with four years of clinical experience. She has worked in a county mental health setting supporting young people and focuses on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and ADHD.
Andrea uses practical, body-based skills to help people notice bodily signals and calm their nervous system. She teaches grounding techniques drawn from the Community Resiliency Model so clients can manage strong emotions and reduce overwhelm. Sessions include straightforward practice of these skills and discussion of how to use them day to day.
Her style is collaborative and strength-focused. She listens for what already works for each person and builds on those abilities rather than starting from scratch. Conversations move between learning tools and trying them out in real situations.
Andrea also pays attention to communication problems, feelings of isolation, questions about life purpose, multicultural concerns, and self-love. She supports young adults and others who want concrete ways to face life transitions and feel more steady.
Clients can expect sessions that mix skill practice with short conversations about how those skills fit into daily life. The emphasis is on manageable steps, not long lectures. Andrea works in both English and Spanish and centers practical tools that people can use between sessions.
Approaches for managing stress and finding direction online
Andrea regularly uses the Community Resiliency Model, which focuses on noticing the body’s signals and learning grounding skills to reduce overwhelm. CRM offers short, practical exercises that people can practice between sessions to feel more present and manage sudden spikes of stress.She also uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that teach emotion regulation and coping strategies in simple steps. These approaches break larger problems into doable tasks and teach concrete behaviors to try in daily life, such as brief grounding or pacing activities when anxiety rises.
Finding the right approach is part of the work and happens together. Andrea will help identify which techniques fit a person’s needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the focus as progress is made. The emphasis is collaborative - testing methods, checking what helps, and shifting course when needed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow short check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Some methods work well with brief conversations, while others benefit from practicing skills during the session, and Andrea aims to match the format to what will be most useful.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Andrea work with?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and ADHD, and also addresses communication problems and isolation.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
Her approach uses practical body-based skills and short conversations to find small, useful steps toward clearer priorities and steadier emotion.
What is her professional background?
Andrea has four years of experience and has worked in a county mental health setting supporting youth ages 6–19.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds a California LCSW and practices in California.
Can I work with her in Spanish?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does she accept international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost and how are they billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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