Austria Martinez

Austria Martinez is licensed as a Mental Health Counselor in New York (NY LMHC 006151) and brings more than 13 years of professional experience to her clinical work. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, career difficulties, and the challenges that come with life changes.

She creates an open, safe therapeutic environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Austria works collaboratively with each person, offering support and empowerment for those taking the courageous steps toward a more fulfilling and happier life. She speaks English and Spanish, identifies as a therapist of color, practices as a female clinician, and brings a Christian perspective when relevant to a client’s care.

Her approach is integrative and tailored to each individual’s needs, drawing primarily from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, and Trauma-Informed principles, with elements of mindfulness incorporated as appropriate. She uses CBT to help people identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, while person-centered techniques shape a respectful, non-judgmental space for self-exploration and growth.

Austria works with a range of presenting concerns including anxiety disorders, depression and mood-related issues, stress management, life transitions, self-esteem and self-worth challenges, relationship difficulties such as communication and boundaries, grief and loss, trauma-related concerns, emotional regulation, and work-related stress. She aims to provide a collaborative, culturally responsive, and empowering therapeutic experience where clients feel heard, respected, and supported.