Nancy Martinez, LCSW

Nancy L. Martinez is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in New Mexico. She brings four years of clinical therapy experience and sixteen years working across the mental health field, and has developed a broad working knowledge of clinical modalities through a variety of roles and positions.

She holds a master’s degree in Social Work with an emphasis on clinical practice and Bilingual/Bicultural Studies, and completed thesis work within pueblos in Mexico at the School of Social Work there. That training and her professional background inform a culturally attentive approach to care.

Martinez’s clinical experience includes supporting people through stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, depression and bipolar disorder, and addictions. She offers therapy within a Christian and Biblical context when requested, and aims to create a nonjudgmental, open space where thoughts and feelings can be expressed. She works with adults aged 18 and older and accompanies clients with empathy and compassion as they pursue self-growth and healing.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Nancy Martinez

Client-centered therapy emphasizes the client’s experience and personal goals, offering a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where individuals lead the pace of change and explore what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, and is often used to address anxiety, depression, and mood-related concerns by teaching practical skills for coping. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines acceptance and change strategies to help with emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, and can be helpful for intense emotional experiences and patterns that interfere with daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Nancy Martinez works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts strategies as the work evolves. Clients are invited to participate in decisions about treatment style and focus so therapy feels relevant and respectful.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to connect with a licensed professional from home or while on the go. These formats offer flexibility in scheduling, access for those with mobility or transportation limits, and multiple ways to communicate so people can choose what feels most comfortable for them.