Therapist profile
William Martinez, LCSW
California
LCSW - Anger and Relationship Concerns
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, California / 66399
- NPI1801199856
- Experience15 years
- LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
- LocationCalifornia
About
- CBT strategies
- DBT skills
- Gottman work
About William
William Martinez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 15 years of experience. He works with adults on problems such as anger, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, addictions, parenting strain, and coping with life changes. He also supports people dealing with trauma, intimacy concerns, and issues around identity and LGBTQ matters.
He takes a direct, practical approach. Sessions focus on understanding what is happening now and on concrete steps to change patterns that cause repeated problems. He listens for communication breakdowns and helps people learn clearer ways to express needs and limits. For anger this can mean learning different ways to notice triggers, pause, and respond rather than snap.
William draws on several evidence-informed methods to guide work in session. He uses Attachment-Based ideas to look at how early relationships shape expectations. He applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot thinking patterns that feed mood and behavior. He also incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotional regulation and the Gottman Method for relationship work.
He has particular experience supporting parents and caregivers, youth, and couples with everyday communication struggles and difficult transitions such as separation, loss, or changes in family structure. He is comfortable working with people who identify as LGBTQ and with families navigating adoption, foster care, or special needs.
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. William aims to build clear, realistic plans that fit into busy lives and focus on small, steady changes rather than quick fixes.
How sessions work
How William Uses CBT, DBT, and Attachment Work Online
William blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Attachment-Based ideas into online sessions. CBT focuses on finding and changing thoughts and behaviors that keep someone stuck, which helps with anger, anxiety, and mood problems. DBT provides short, practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving tolerance for distress, and practicing calm responses. Attachment-Based work looks at how early relationship patterns shape expectations and reactions in adult relationships and can be useful for intimacy and communication problems.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. He will talk with the client about goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust based on what helps. That collaborative process helps people pick tools that fit their problem and day-to-day life rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into a busy schedule and keeping momentum between appointments. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to balance sessions with work breaks, reduce travel time, and use shorter check-ins when needed, while still focusing on skill practice and communication exercises adapted for remote sessions.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, grief, addictions, parenting strain, trauma, and related concerns listed in his specialties.
How does he approach anger and strong emotions?
He uses practical skills from DBT and CBT to help notice triggers, practice regulation techniques, and change unhelpful thought patterns that feed emotion.
What is his background and experience?
He has 15 years of clinical experience working with adults, youth, parents, and couples in California settings and community youth programs.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and practices from that state.
Can I work with him if I speak Spanish?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.