Nereida Martinez, LCSW

Texas · 17 years in practice

Nereida Martinez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Texas 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

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.

About Nereida

Nereida Martinez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Texas who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and parenting challenges. She works with individuals facing relationship strain, grief, sleep trouble, anger, self-esteem struggles, and life transitions. She also supports those coping with ADHD and intimacy-related concerns.

Nereida draws on 17 years of experience as a therapist and nearly 25 years working in mental health. She has practiced in community clinics, nonprofit organizations, the criminal justice system, and independent practice.

Background and approach

That variety of settings shaped how she sees the social, cultural, and spiritual sides of a person’s struggles. Sessions focus on practical steps and honest conversation. Nereida uses a client-centered stance to listen and reflect.

She combines methods from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, solution-focused work, and existential ideas to match what each person needs. She aims to guide and encourage people to take small, doable steps toward their goals. In sessions she helps participants identify patterns, try new behaviors, and build coping skills that fit their daily life.

Language options include English and Spanish. Nereida works with a wide range of concerns including family-related issues, blended family challenges, communication problems, divorce and separation, domestic violence, immigration issues, and mood disorders. Her approach is practical and collaborative, shaped by long experience across diverse clinical settings.

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

Therapeutic approaches available online and how they help

Existential Therapy looks at values, meaning, and life direction. It helps people who are questioning purpose, facing big life changes, or wrestling with feelings of isolation. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person’s experience. The therapist listens deeply, reflects what is said, and helps people find their own answers and next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying practical behavior changes. It is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and many everyday problems.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will ask about concerns, goals, and preferences and then recommend ways of working. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video is helpful for fuller conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging suit brief check-ins, journaling between sessions, or when writing feels more comfortable. These options are meant to make therapy easier to fit into a busy life.

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Questions people ask

What issues does this therapist help with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and parenting concerns. Other areas include relationship strain, grief, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and life changes.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is client-centered and practical. Sessions include listening, reflection, goal-setting, and hands-on strategies drawn from several approaches.

How much experience does she have?

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

What are her credentials and location?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for flexible ways to connect.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with her?

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