Maria Isabel Martinez

LPC • Licensed Professional Counselor

In-person only

About

As a daughter of first-generation immigrant parents, Maria Isabel Martinez, LPC, brings a unique perspective to her role as a Licensed Professional Counselor at Therapy Works. Her personal background has fueled her passion for breaking down the stigma surrounding therapy in the Hispanic and Latino communities, creating a safe and authentic environment for her clients.

Maria Isabel specializes in working with survivors of various forms of trauma, including child abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault, immigration trauma, and generational trauma. Her expertise extends to helping individuals navigate life transitions, grief, depression, anxiety, stress management, and relationship issues. With a compassionate approach, she strives to normalize her clients' reactions and enhance their understanding of how personal experiences have impacted their emotional well-being.

In her practice, Maria Isabel employs a diverse range of therapeutic modalities to foster emotional growth and healing. These include Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Narrative Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Sand Therapy, and Art Therapy. This multi-faceted approach allows her to tailor treatment to each client's unique needs and goals.

Maria Isabel is fluent in Spanish, offering her services to both English and Spanish-speaking clients. Her practice encompasses a wide range of age groups, including children, adolescents, and adults, making her a versatile therapist capable of addressing various life stages and challenges.

With a warm and encouraging demeanor, Maria Isabel acknowledges that taking the first steps to confront life's challenges can be daunting. However, she assures her clients that together, they can identify needs and goals to create the best, healthiest version of themselves. Her enthusiasm for accompanying clients on their journey of emotional healing is evident in her practice, as she eagerly anticipates meeting new individuals and supporting them through their therapeutic process.

Qualifications

Certifications, Memberships & Training

  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Sand Therapy
  • Art Therapy

State Licenses

  • Licensed Professional Counselor, Dallas, TX

Specialties & Expertise

Specializations

  • Anxiety
  • Child or Adolescent
  • Depression
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Grief
  • PTSD
  • Stress
  • Trauma

State Licenses

  • Texas

Race, Gender & Sexual Sensitivities

  • LGBTQ+ Allied

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Locations

Therapy Works - Dallas
Dallas, TX

Therapy Works - Frisco
Frisco, TX

Therapy Works - Garland
Garland, TX

Therapy Works - Bedford
Bedford, TX

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