Prof. Yovanna Martinez, LMHC, LCPC

Prof. Yovanna Martinez welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, relationship strain, substance use, or the aftereffects of trauma and abuse. She focuses on practical steps that make daily life easier. Her approach is straightforward and respectful, and she speaks both English and Spanish.

With 25 years of clinical experience, Martinez draws on a mix of methods to help people set clear goals and build skills that last. She listens first, then tailors conversations and plans to what each person needs. Sessions emphasize real-world coping strategies, from calming techniques to problem-solving for relationships, work, and sleep.

She uses Client-Centered ways of working to follow what matters to the person in the room. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. Mindfulness practices are offered to reduce reactivity and improve focus.

Martinez treats issues such as depression, bipolar concerns, anger, self-esteem, parenting strain, compassion fatigue, and ADHD alongside substance and behavioral addictions. She also supports people dealing with abandonment, caregiver stress, blended family challenges, and domestic violence impacts.

Her licenses include Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, held in Florida and Maryland respectively. She aims to make therapy practical, culturally aware, and responsive to each person’s life situation. If you want to explore next steps, she asks you to complete a short matching form and schedule a first session.

How evidence-based approaches work online

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and following the client’s priorities. The therapist creates space for people to say what matters most and adjusts the pace and goals to match their needs. This approach is helpful for those who want a supportive, person-led process.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It uses clear steps and exercises to test unhelpful beliefs and try new behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and trauma-related patterns.

Mindfulness Therapy offers simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus. These techniques pair well with CBT when someone wants tools to manage stress in the moment.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and life demands. That means trying interventions, reviewing what helps, and adjusting the plan together.

Practical benefits of online work include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy life. Online therapy can reduce travel time and make it simpler to attend from different locations. Because formats were not detailed in the biography, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what will fit your routine.