Vanessa Andrade Martinez

I specialize in CBT by helping clients understand how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors influence one another. I use CBT collaboratively to identify unhelpful patterns, build practical coping skills, and support meaningful change. My approach is flexible and integrates grounding, values work, and insight‑building so clients feel empowered and supported throughout the process.

I specialize in Narrative Therapy by helping clients separate themselves from the problems they face and reconnect with their strengths and identity. I guide clients in exploring the stories that have shaped them—cultural, relational, or internal—and in rewriting those narratives with intention. This approach reduces shame, restores agency, and supports a more empowered sense of self.

I specialize in Narrative Therapy by helping clients separate themselves from the problems they face and reconnect with their strengths and identity. I guide clients in exploring the stories that have shaped them—cultural, relational, or internal—and in rewriting those narratives with intention. This approach reduces shame, restores agency, and supports a more empowered sense of self.

I specialize in Person‑Centered Therapy by creating a warm, respectful space where clients feel deeply heard and understood. I emphasize empathy, authenticity, and unconditional positive regard, trusting clients’ inner wisdom and autonomy. This approach supports safe exploration, emotional clarity, and meaningful growth, forming the foundation of every therapeutic relationship I build.

I specialize in Narrative Therapy by helping clients separate themselves from the problems they face and reconnect with their strengths and identity. I guide clients in exploring the stories that have shaped them—cultural, relational, or internal—and in rewriting those narratives with intention. This approach reduces shame, restores agency, and supports a more empowered sense of self.

I specialize in treating depression by helping clients understand the emotional, cognitive, and relational patterns that keep them feeling stuck. I use evidence‑based strategies to reduce hopelessness, rebuild motivation, and strengthen coping skills. My personal experience with depression deepens my empathy and allows me to support clients with both clinical insight and genuine understanding.

I specialize in treating anxiety by helping clients identify triggers, challenge fear‑based thoughts, and build practical tools for calming the body and mind. My approach integrates CBT, grounding, and self‑compassion to reduce overwhelm and restore a sense of control. Having navigated anxiety myself, I bring a relatable, non‑judgmental perspective that helps clients feel understood and supported.

I specialize in supporting clients with ADHD by addressing executive‑function challenges, emotional regulation, and the impact ADHD can have on identity, relationships, and daily life. I help clients build structure, strengthen self‑trust, and develop strategies that actually fit how their brain works. My own lived experience with ADHD informs my approach and allows me to offer practical, compassionate guidance.