- CBT
- DBT
- EFT
About Sarah
Sarah Martinez is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 12 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family concerns, mood disorders, and life changes. Sarah often supports people navigating parenting stresses, career transitions, grief, and issues related to ADHD and self-esteem.
She has worked in a range of settings including inpatient care, psychosocial rehabilitation, private practice, substance abuse treatment programs, and correctional facilities. That variety informs a down-to-earth style and practical approach to common problems young adults face. Sessions tend to focus on clear steps, skills practice, and spoken reflection rather than jargon-heavy explanations.
Sarah uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Existential Therapy in her work. She also notes experience treating trauma and using trauma-focused methods in appropriate cases. Her background includes work with people affected by substance use and those coming from foster or adoptive situations.
In sessions she listens for what matters most to each person and helps shape a plan based on that. Conversations can include coping strategies for anxiety, communication practice for relationship problems, and behavioral tools for mood and addiction concerns. She aims to make therapy practical and relevant to day-to-day life.
Sarah accepts clients who live outside the United States as well as those in Florida. Sessions are conducted in English and follow standard counseling practice for adults seeking help with early-adulthood pressures and broader life transitions.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship. Online sessions using this approach emphasize open conversation, reflective listening, and collaborative goal-setting to help people talk through stress, relationship issues, or life transitions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems down into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. In online sessions CBT usually involves identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, practicing different responses, and setting small experiments to test new behaviors - useful for anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers specific skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships. When used online it often includes skills practice, coaching on regulating emotion, and real-life homework to build coping tools for anger, mood swings, or impulsive behaviors.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and try different ways of working until they find what fits. This collaborative process helps shape which methods and techniques are used over time.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because the biography does not list specific formats. Ask which session types are offered so you can pick what fits your schedule. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around shifts, classes, or commuting, and some formats let people have a shorter check-in when time is tight.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family concerns, mood disorders, and issues like ADHD and self-esteem.
What is her style of therapy?
She combines Client-Centered Therapy with CBT, DBT, and EFT, focusing on practical skills, emotional understanding, and collaborative planning.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has been providing therapy since 2012, bringing about 12 years of experience across inpatient, rehabilitation, substance treatment, and correctional settings.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida and practices with that credential.
Can people who live outside the United States work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are used.
How does payment or cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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