- Affirming and culturally aware
- Skills focused
- Practical support
About Martina
Martina Cisneros is a licensed clinical social worker with 21 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, relationship struggles, or major life changes. Martina aims to provide a respectful, affirming space where people can be heard and begin to make steady changes.
She uses clear, practical tools to help people manage mood, reduce conflict, and strengthen self-worth. Sessions focus on skills people can use between meetings, like managing strong emotions, improving communication, and building routines that support sleep and focus. Martina pays attention to cultural background, identity, and sexuality when those topics matter to a client.
Her approach blends acceptance and commitment techniques, cognitive behavioral ideas, mindfulness, and a client-centered stance. That means Martina listens first, then helps people try different ways of handling thoughts and behavior to see what works in real life. She also incorporates strategies from dialectical behavior therapy when intense emotions or relationship patterns are central concerns.
Martina has supported people through career challenges, parenting stress, addiction concerns, ADHD-related struggles, and the emotional fallout from separation or loss. She also helps people cope after disruptive events, including natural or human-caused disasters, with attention to immediate needs and longer-term adjustment.
Outside of work she enjoys gardening, cooking, reading, and outdoor activities with family. Her personal interests often inform a relaxed, down-to-earth therapy style focused on real steps forward.
How therapeutic approaches shape online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts without fighting them and then choose actions that reflect their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and getting unstuck during big life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going and practicing alternatives that lead to calmer mood and better functioning. It often helps with anxiety, sleep, and low mood. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple present-moment awareness and stress-reduction practices that can reduce reactivity and improve focus.Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will listen to your concerns, try different techniques, and adjust based on what helps you meet your goals. Expect a mix of listening, skill teaching, and homework to practice small changes between sessions.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing commute time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people try techniques in the moments they matter, such as practicing breathing or grounding during a stressful break. Licensed professionals can guide those choices so therapy matches your schedule and needs.
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Experience
21+ years
Credentials
California, Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Martina address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction concerns, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, ADHD, and coping with life changes including disaster-related impact.
How would you describe her therapy style?
The style is compassionate and collaborative, mixing client-centered listening with practical skills from ACT, CBT, DBT, and mindfulness. Sessions focus on real strategies people can use between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She has 21 years of clinical experience working with diverse populations and complex emotional issues, with an emphasis on cultural responsiveness and identity-related concerns.
Where is Martina licensed and based?
She holds LCSW credentials in California and Texas and practices from Texas for those seeking services in that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost and how does payment work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Martina?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.