Nia Martinez, LCSW, LICSW

Licensed in Washington · 10 years in practice

Nia Martinez uses practical, evidence-based approaches to guide short- and long-term change.

License and registration

LICSW, Washington: LW 60762269 · expires December 2026
LCSW, New Mexico: C-07611 · expires July 2026
LCSW, Nevada: 10627-C · expires December 2026
NPI: 1124267711 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 10
Languages: English

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About Nia

Nia Martinez uses practical, evidence-based approaches to guide short- and long-term change. She is a licensed clinical social worker with ten years of experience and offers straightforward, calm support when life feels overwhelming. Her style is direct but warm, focused on helping people take workable steps forward.

She helps with stress and anxiety, grief and loss, low self-esteem, and depression. She also supports people facing addiction struggles, anger, caring burnout, and the challenges of parenting.

Background and approach

People come for help with relationship strain, family stress, career pressure, bipolar mood concerns, and ADHD-related difficulties. In sessions Nia emphasizes clear tools and steady conversation. She uses proven techniques such as cognitive strategies and mindfulness practices to help clients notice unhelpful patterns and try new responses.

Sessions are meant to be a place to talk, plan, and practice changes people can use in daily life. Her background includes practice in both Washington and New Mexico. She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and draws on a decade of clinical experience to tailor work to each person’s needs.

The focus is on simple, doable steps rather than jargon or long lectures. Many people start by naming one small problem they want to change. Nia works with that goal, breaks it into manageable tasks, and checks progress together.

The approach aims to steadily reduce stress and increase confidence through regular, practical work.

Focus areas and approaches

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

Stress, Anxiety
Grief
Self esteem
Depression
Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Compassion fatigue
ADHD

Online support

Which therapeutic methods and online options may help

In sessions the therapist commonly uses cognitive strategies that help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior. These techniques break problems into small steps and teach practical ways to test new behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem.

She also incorporates mindfulness-based practices to help clients learn to pause and observe thoughts and feelings without immediate reaction. Mindfulness can be useful for stress, grief, anger management, and compassion fatigue by training attention and reducing impulsive responses.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and daily life. Together they review what helps, adjust strategies, and try alternatives when needed so progress stays realistic and manageable.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video is close to an in-person conversation and allows visual cues, phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat supports shorter check-ins, and text messaging works well for ongoing prompts and brief updates. These options make it easier to keep regular contact and practice skills between meetings.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?

Common concerns include stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family stress, parenting challenges, anger, career issues, bipolar mood management, compassion fatigue, and ADHD-related struggles.

What is the therapeutic style like in sessions?

The approach is practical and conversational, focusing on clear tools and steady problem-solving. Sessions mix talking, skill practice, and planning so people can try changes between meetings.

How much clinical experience informs the work?

The therapist brings ten years of professional experience in mental health settings, using that background to shape realistic goals and treatment plans.

Where is the therapist licensed and based?

She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker credential, and practices from New Mexico.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available online?

People can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits their schedule and needs.

How are fees and payment handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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