William Martinez, LCSW
Therapist in California
William Martinez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 15 years of clinical experience.
- License 66399 · California Expires October 2026
- NPI 1801199856 · national registry
- Experience and languages 15+ years in practice English, Spanish
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About William
William Martinez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 15 years of clinical experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, addiction, and issues around intimacy. He also supports those facing parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem struggles, career stress, ADHD, and other life transitions.
He takes a straightforward, practical approach. Sessions focus on clear goals and usable skills. He listens first, then works with each person to make a simple plan that fits their life.
Background and approach
For couples he draws on the Gottman Method to address communication and rebuild connection. William blends several evidence-informed approaches, including attachment-based work, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and motivational interviewing. That mix helps tailor sessions to emotion regulation, problem solving, and repairing relationship patterns.
He uses techniques that people can try between meetings. He has experience supporting people impacted by trauma, adoption and foster care issues, abandonment concerns, autism and Asperger Syndrome, blended family challenges, caregiver stress, codependency, and substance use problems. He also works with people navigating divorce, domestic violence aftermath, and disruptive mood conditions like DMDD.
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and are provided remotely for those in California. William emphasizes clear communication, practical steps, and steady support while people work toward concrete changes.
Credentials
- LCSW (California)
- License 66399 · expires October 2026
- NPI
- 1801199856 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything William lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches William names
- Gottman Method
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the approaches William names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
Online support
Therapeutic approaches for online care and connection
William blends the Gottman Method, attachment-based work, and cognitive behavioral therapy in online sessions. The Gottman Method focuses on improving communication and reducing conflict in partnerships by teaching specific interaction skills and rituals of connection. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape current relationships and helps people build safer, more trusting ways of relating. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and teaches practical strategies to change behaviors and manage mood.Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before, then recommend strategies to try. Sessions may combine methods so each person gets a plan that fits their situation and values.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let people work face-to-face for deeper conversation and skill practice. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a quieter setup is needed. Live chat and text messaging support brief check-ins, coaching between sessions, and step-by-step guidance when a quick exchange works better. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, family, and daily life.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does this therapist address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, parenting difficulties, ADHD, trauma, eating or sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, and related life changes.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
His style is practical and goal-oriented. He focuses on clear skills, better communication, and steps people can use between sessions.
What background and experience does he have?
He brings 15 years of experience working with adults, youth, and families in crisis and transition, and has additional experience from youth mentoring roles.
What credentials and region apply to this therapist?
He holds the LCSW credential and practices with a California license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by clicking the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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