- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Nereida
Nereida Martinez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas with 17 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, relationship difficulties, and questions about life purpose.
She draws on long experience in community clinics, nonprofit organizations, the criminal justice system, and private practice. That background shapes how she talks about social, cultural, and spiritual factors in a direct way. Sessions focus on practical skills for managing mood, sleep, anger, and attention differences, alongside strategies for coping with major life changes and grief.
Her approach centers on the person in front of her. She uses client-centered methods to listen and understand each person’s situation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used to identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns that feed anxiety and depression.
Mindfulness techniques are offered to build attention and calm during stressful moments. Existential therapy elements are included when people are weighing meaning, midlife questions, or life purpose concerns. Motivational interviewing is used to support readiness for change and to set achievable steps.
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and reflect an aim to address practical problems like communication issues, blended family tensions, parenting stress, immigration-related concerns, and financial strain. She asks people to begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session to get started.
Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. It helps when someone needs a clear, respectful space to talk through decisions, parenting struggles, or relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is skills-based and looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is useful for treating anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and managing ADHD-related challenges.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped before, then recommend a mix of methods. That plan can change as progress is made and new priorities emerge, with decisions made collaboratively.
The practical aim of online sessions is to make therapy fit into an everyday routine. Confirm the current session formats before booking since they are not specified here. Many people like online sessions because they can fit a meeting into a work break, avoid travel time, or choose not to be on camera when a shorter check-in is needed. Licensed professionals can use a blend of talking, skill practice, and brief exercises during remote sessions to address stress, mood, relationship communication, and questions about life purpose.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting, relationship issues, grief, sleep problems, anger, self esteem, ADHD, and questions about life purpose.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses client-centered listening combined with cognitive behavioral and existential techniques to clarify what matters and identify small, practical steps forward.
How much experience does she bring?
Nereida has 17 years of clinical experience and nearly 25 years working in the mental health field across clinics, nonprofits, the criminal justice system, and private practice.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas and provides services while based in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can I have sessions from outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; exact fees depend on the chosen plan and location.
What do I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.