Nereida Martinez, LCSW

Licensed in Texas · 17 years in practice

Nereida Martinez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and parenting challenges.

License and registration

LCSW, Texas: 51712 · expires April 2026
NPI: 1235416066 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 17
Languages: English, Spanish

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About Nereida

Nereida Martinez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and parenting challenges. She also supports concerns such as relationship issues, grief, sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem, and life changes. She speaks English and Spanish and works with individuals navigating ADHD and other mood-related concerns.

She brings 17 years of clinical experience and nearly 25 years in mental health roles. That background includes community clinics, nonprofit work, the criminal justice system, and independent practice.

Background and approach

Those settings shaped how she looks at social, cultural, and spiritual factors that affect daily life. In sessions she focuses on a client-centered approach. She listens first and tailors techniques to each person.

Expect a straightforward conversation about goals and small steps that move toward them. Nereida uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, existential approaches, and motivational interviewing. She adapts methods to address problems like trauma, parenting stress, blended family dynamics, and communication breakdowns.

Her work often involves practical strategies for coping, improving communication, and managing emotions. She aims to guide and encourage people as they make changes. The emphasis is on realistic plans that fit each person’s life.

People who reach out will complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions. Therapy sessions are offered through video calls, phone, live chat, or text messaging. Costs vary by location and follow a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Nereida lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Parenting issues
Depression
Relationship issues
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Sleeping disorders
Anger management
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
ADHD
Blended family issues
Communication problems
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Immigration issues
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Nereida names

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Online support

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Nereida often draws on client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in online sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person’s goals, helping the therapist shape sessions around what matters most. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect mood and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. She will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person’s needs and preferences, adjusting the plan over time as goals change. The focus is on clear goals, small steps, and techniques that can be practiced between sessions.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging can be useful for quick check-ins, brief coaching, or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options provide flexibility so people can choose what fits their schedule and communication style.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting, relationship problems, grief, sleep issues, anger, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes including ADHD

What is her general therapy style?

Her style is client-centered and practical. She listens, helps set goals, and uses tailored techniques to make change feel manageable.

How much experience does she have in mental health?

She has 17 years of experience as a therapist and nearly 25 years working in the mental health field across clinics, nonprofits, the justice system, and independent practice.

What credentials and location apply to this therapist?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Texas. Her practice is based in Texas.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and what do they 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 this therapist?

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