Kim Martinez (she/her)

Has your child been diagnosed with ADHD or are you wondering what steps to take to find out if your child might have ADHD? We can work together to discover what your child’s needs are and how I can help your family. Boys and girls show signs of ADHD differently. Let’s talk and see what tools you and your child can gain to manage the symptoms of ADHD.

eens have special needs in a counseling environment. They require counselors to be knowledgeable in social media and today’s teen issues. Teens need to feel comfortable that their counselor will keep their confidence while also helping them communicate better with their families. They work through their problems and concerns while using art and creative activities as it allows them to visualize what they are learning and it helps them express their feelings in a safe way. Teens and young adults

Teens have special needs in a counseling environment. They require counselors to be knowledgeable in social media and today’s teen issues. Teens need to feel comfortable that their counselor will keep their confidence while also helping them communicate better with their family. They work through their problems and concerns while using art and creative activities as it allows them to visualize what they are learning and it helps them express their feelings in a safe way. Teens and young adults

Teens have special needs in a counseling environment. They require counselors to be knowledgeable about social media and today’s teen issues. Teens need to feel comfortable that their counselor will keep their confidence while also helping them communicate better with their family. They work through their problems and concerns while using art and creative activities as it allows them to visualize what they are learning and it helps them express their feelings in a safe way.

Young children and teens experience anxiety differently than adults. I can help them to understand what anxiety is and how to manage it through activities and explanations that are age appropriate. I also help parents learn how to help their children. Anxiety can affect all areas of the child's life as well as cause extreme frustration for the rest of the family.

Expressive arts therapy is a great way to get children and teens more involved inter own therapy. I have a Master degree in Arts Education from FSU. I work with clients using art, music and crafts to help them express their emotions and learn more about themselves.

I am currently training in Synergetic Play Therapy and have extensive training in play therapy techniques as well as sand tray techniques with children and teens. There are many different forms of play therapy and utilizing the style that is best for your child is an important part of the therapy process. Some children do well choosing their play and some do better with a more directive approach.

CBT works well with children and teens struggling with anxiety, ADHD, self-esteem concerns and many other therapy issues. . CBT focuses on challenging and changing unhelpful cognitive distortions and behaviors, improving emotional regulation, and the development of personal coping strategies that all of us need.