- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Mindfulness and ACT
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Martinez is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) practicing in Illinois with 11 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and helping people cope with life changes. Elizabeth uses a practical, direct style to help people sort through what feels overwhelming right now.
She works in short, clear conversations that identify what matters to each person. Sessions often focus on skills people can use between meetings, like noticing thoughts, managing difficult feelings, and testing small changes. She uses approaches that encourage action and reflection rather than long theoretical talks.
Elizabeth combines cognitive behavioral techniques with mindfulness and acceptance strategies. That means looking at unhelpful thoughts, trying new behaviors, and practicing present-moment awareness. She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy skills and motivational interviewing to address emotional regulation and commitment to change.
People come to her when a life event leaves them unsure what to do next, when anxiety or depressive symptoms make daily routines hard, or when past trauma continues to affect current relationships. She helps people name the problem, set manageable goals, and practice steps that align with their values.
Her work accepts that change is often slow and uneven. Sessions are grounded and practical, focusing on what someone can try between meetings. For those facing grief, relationship endings, caregiving strain, or questions about meaning after big transitions, she offers steady, actionable support.
How her approaches translate to online work
Elizabeth commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her practice. ACT focuses on clarifying values and taking committed actions in line with those values, which helps when people feel stuck or uncertain about next steps. CBT involves identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and it is useful for anxiety, depression, and practical problem solving.She also uses elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach specific emotion regulation and distress-tolerance skills. These skills are practical tools that help people manage intense feelings, improve reactions during conflict, and stabilize when stress spikes.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She will help clients decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and will adjust techniques as progress unfolds. The process is collaborative and focused on what helps most between sessions.
Session format details are not listed here, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by avoiding travel and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. They also allow practicing skills in everyday settings and keeping momentum between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She addresses stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include abandonment, caregiver stress, divorce and separation, and related issues.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and skills-focused, mixing cognitive behavioral work, mindfulness, and acceptance-based techniques. Sessions emphasize small, usable steps and emotional regulation skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional experience working with people facing anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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