- Trauma-informed approach
- English and Spanish
- Collaborative goal setting
About Aldemar
Aldemar Martinez is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, low self-esteem, and problems with intimacy and relationships. He brings practical, experience-based care to people coping with mood disorders, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, and codependency. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and he practices in California.
With 30 years in mental health work, Martinez focuses on straightforward, conversational therapy. He leans on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. He also uses Attachment-Based and Emotionally-Focused approaches to look at how early bonds and current emotions shape relationships.
In a typical meeting he listens, asks clear questions, and helps set small, doable goals. He encourages people to name patterns such as dependent behavior, communication problems, or codependent responses, and then to test different ways of handling them. Progress often comes from practicing one or two new skills between sessions.
Martinez draws on a background in psychology alongside his LCSW credential to shape treatment plans. He works with a range of concerns including bipolar disorder, ADHD, substance use, domestic violence history, and hospice or end-of-life issues. The approach is collaborative and paced to each person's needs.
People looking to start are asked to use the platform's matching process. From there they can schedule sessions and discuss goals, cost, and any practical questions in the first meeting.
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then pick actions that match their values. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, and issues like codependency where avoidance keeps problems going.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on finding patterns of thinking and behavior that cause trouble, and then practicing different responses. It works well for mood disorders, stress, and addictions by giving concrete tools to change reactions.
Finding the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit their needs, and adjust as progress is made. Clients and therapist decide together what to emphasize in treatment.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, since appointments do not require travel and can be scheduled around work or caregiving. If you plan to work from home or another quieter spot, sessions can focus on skill practice, emotional processing, and planning real-world experiments between meetings. Confirm the session formats available with the therapist before booking so you know how appointments will be held.
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Experience
30+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, codependency, and parenting concerns.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are conversational and practical. He listens, helps set small goals, and teaches skills to try between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 30 years of experience in mental health practice to his work with clients.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, practicing in California.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He accepts international clients; confirm scheduling details during the matching process.
How are sessions arranged and what formats are offered?
Please confirm current session format options before booking by using the platform's Start Therapy flow and the short matching questionnaire.
How does payment and getting started work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select Start Therapy, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.