William Martinez, LCSW
Therapist in California
William Martinez is a licensed clinical social worker with 15 years of experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, and relationship struggles.
- Licensed inCalifornia
- License66399
- NPI 1801199856
- Experience15+ years
- LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
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About William
William Martinez is a licensed clinical social worker with 15 years of experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, and relationship struggles. He communicates plainly and aims to make sessions feel like a calm place to sort through what matters. He speaks English and Spanish and practices in California.
William focuses on practical ways to improve communication, manage strong feelings, and rebuild connection. He uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns.
Background and approach
He also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thoughts and dialectical behavior skills to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance. In work with couples and parents he leans on the Gottman Method to strengthen day-to-day interaction and reduce conflict. When trauma or addiction is present he uses structured, goal-focused steps alongside motivational interviewing to support change.
Sessions are direct and collaborative, with concrete homework and small experiments between meetings. William has experience supporting people through major life changes such as separation, loss, adoption or caregiving stress. He also helps with intimacy concerns, parenting challenges, attention issues, and burnout or compassion fatigue.
He aims to make therapy useful quickly by setting clear goals and tracking progress. People can expect a steady, straightforward approach that combines empathy with skills training. William emphasizes plain language, realistic steps, and teamwork to help people move toward more stable relationships and calmer days.
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
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Gottman Method
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How his approaches translate to online therapy
William commonly uses Attachment-Based Therapy to examine how early relationship patterns affect current bonds and emotional responses; this can help with intimacy, abandonment worries, and communication problems. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that fuel anxiety, depression, and some eating or sleeping problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions, reducing impulsive actions, and improving relationships.Choosing the right mix of methods is a shared process. He will work with each person to match techniques to their goals, testing what helps and adjusting as progress is tracked. Clients are invited to give feedback and steer the focus so therapy stays practical and relevant.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video is useful for teaching communication skills and role-playing conversations. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Text and live chat offer ongoing support between sessions and flexibility for quick coaching or accountability. These options make it easier to maintain regular contact and keep momentum toward goals.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does this therapist address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, ADHD, trauma and related concerns listed in his profile.
What is his general therapeutic style?
His approach is practical and collaborative. Sessions focus on clear goals, skill practice, and improving day-to-day interactions.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 15 years of clinical experience working with adults, youth, and parents on crises, trauma, and family challenges.
Where is he based and what are his credentials?
He practices in California and holds the LCSW credential, noted as CA LCSW in his profile.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
He works online using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How do fees and scheduling work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select Start Therapy, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.
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