Matthew Martinez

Matthew Martinez, LPC, works with adults and teens who may appear to be managing life well on the surface while feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected internally. He supports clients navigating stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, and major life transitions, and he also helps people make sense of deeper experiences such as trauma, self-doubt, and recurring patterns that affect daily life and connection with others.

His approach is warm, genuine, and collaborative, with an emphasis on understanding each person rather than judging or labeling. In sessions, Matthew helps clients slow down, clarify what is happening beneath the stress, and identify practical strategies that can foster a greater sense of steadiness, confidence, and control.

Alongside his therapy work, Matthew brings more than 15 years of experience in education, including roles as a high school principal and assistant principal. Working in high-pressure school environments with students, families, and staff has shaped his understanding of how stress, trauma, culture, expectations, and identity can affect mental health in ways that are not always easy to name.

Matthew uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and relationship-focused work, tailoring the process to the client rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all model. He has also completed Gottman Level 1 training, which informs his work with couples around communication, conflict, and rebuilding connection. He views starting therapy as a meaningful step and offers steady support as clients work toward lasting change.