Martha "Grace" Marquez

Martha “Grace” Marquez is a mental health counselor licensed in Florida with 21 years of clinical experience. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Florida Atlantic University and a master’s degree from Nova Southeastern University. She is licensed as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida (FL LMHC MH8046) and also holds MCAP, ACS, and CGAC credentials. She is a clinical member of the American Counseling Association, the Dialectical Behavior Therapy National Certification and Accreditation Association, and is an EMDRIA-approved provider.

Her primary clinical focus has been addictions and co-occurring conditions, working with both adolescents and adults to manage the many challenges that accompany substance-related or addictive disorders. She has also worked with a wide range of other concerns and with diverse populations, providing therapy in individual, family, and group settings. Her practice includes addressing depression, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, career challenges, gender identity and LGBTQI+ concerns, and support for people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.

Marquez’s counseling style is warm and interactive. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion and avoids stigmatizing labels. Her clinical approach is technically eclectic and grounded in evidence-based methods paired with a strengths-based philosophy. She integrates cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness-based cognitive approaches, humanistic perspectives, and solution-focused strategies, tailoring dialogue and treatment plans to each person’s specific needs.

Seeking change takes courage, and Marquez offers support and empowerment for those ready to take the first steps toward a more fulfilling life. She looks forward to working with new clients and helping them move toward their goals.