Carissa Martinez, LMHC

Carissa Martinez is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 10 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are stressed, anxious, or struggling with relationship problems. Carissa also works with clients facing trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. Her style is respectful and direct. She listens and tailors conversations to each person’s needs. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps that fit everyday life. Carissa aims to support and empower people as they make changes. Carissa has worked across a range of concerns related to attachment and abandonment. She also has experience with issues such as body image, communication problems, codependency, and infidelity. Other areas she addresses include substance concerns, eating and food-related issues, and situations involving domestic violence. She is comfortable addressing gender dysphoria and questions around sexual expression, including BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture. Carissa brings that experience into a nonjudgmental space where people can talk through difficult topics and consider different coping options. Conversations are practical and paced to the person seeking help. Carissa helps clients set short-term goals and build skills for managing emotions and relationships. She encourages small steps that add up to meaningful change.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online therapy

Carissa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions in clear, practical ways. One common approach focuses on teaching skills to manage anxiety and stress, such as breathing strategies, grounding, and breaking tasks into smaller steps to reduce overwhelm. Another approach addresses relationship and attachment concerns by helping people name interaction patterns, practice new communication habits, and set boundaries that feel safer and more manageable.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped in the past. Then they will adjust methods as needed so the work feels relevant and doable for that person.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Many people find that remote sessions help fit therapy into busy schedules, avoid travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Online work can also make it easier to practice new skills between sessions and to bring real-life situations into discussion during follow-up.