- Strengths oriented
- Values driven
- Skill building
About Suzanne
Suzanne Martinez is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in Illinois. She brings 25 years of clinical experience and a practical, down-to-earth style. Suzanne focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, and the everyday pressures that get in the way of feeling steady. She also supports those dealing with grief, addiction concerns, ADHD, codependency, and work or career transitions.
Her work centers on strengths and clear goals. Suzanne helps people identify what matters to them and take small, manageable steps toward those aims. Sessions tend to be conversational and action-oriented, with room to process strong emotions and rethink unhelpful patterns.
Suzanne draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Existential Therapy. She adapts techniques to the person in front of her rather than following a rigid protocol. Practical skill-building is combined with space to examine deeper values and relationships.
In addition to private practice work, Suzanne has taught and written about personal well-being and psychological growth. She is an Illinois LMFT and has experience with mediation in judicial settings. That background informs a calm, structured approach when helping clients make changes.
People who reach out can expect straightforward conversation, concrete next steps, and attention to both immediate coping and longer-term goals.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take small actions toward a more meaningful life, even when difficult thoughts or feelings show up. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments to change behaviors and mood. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental conversation where the therapist follows the client’s lead and supports self-directed change.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Suzanne will discuss these methods with each person and decide together which ideas to try based on goals and preferences. The process is collaborative, with adjustments along the way as needs change.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example by avoiding travel time, allowing shorter check-in meetings, or offering more flexible scheduling around work or family commitments. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to work well in virtual appointments, and Suzanne tailors practices to each person's daily routine.
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Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Suzanne works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, grief, addictions, codependency, ADHD, and related issues like parenting strain and career stress.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is conversational and strengths-based, focusing on goals, skills, and values while allowing space to process emotions and relationship patterns.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 25 years of clinical experience, including private practice and roles in university counseling settings, and has written and taught on personal well-being.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is an Illinois licensed marriage and family therapist, listed as LMFT, and practices in Illinois.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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