- Practical coping skills
- Values-based work
- Mindfulness practices
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Martinez is a licensed clinical social worker with 11 years of practice in Illinois. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and major life transitions. Her approach centers on listening first and making space for what a person brings to each session.
She aims to build an open, nonjudgmental environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings as well as on understanding patterns that keep problems stuck. She emphasizes small, achievable changes that fit into everyday life.
Elizabeth uses a mix of approaches to match each person’s needs. She draws from cognitive behavioral ideas to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Mindfulness-based practices are offered to help calm the body and steady attention.
She also incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy strategies to help people clarify values and take meaningful actions even when difficult feelings are present. Motivational interviewing may be used when someone is deciding whether to make a change and needs help finding personal motivation.
Her work is grounded in steady support and collaboration. Elizabeth encourages clients to set the pace and to try concrete tools between sessions. She aims to help people find clearer direction, manageable coping skills, and a greater sense of agency as they move forward.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters most to a person and taking actions that align with those values, even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It often helps with depression, anxiety, and adjusting to big life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete techniques to change unhelpful patterns; it is commonly used for anxiety and mood concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) brings practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving communication, which can help when emotions feel overwhelming.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to try methods that fit their goals and preferences. That might mean testing a mindfulness practice one week, then focusing on a behavior change tool the next, and adjusting from there based on what helps.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online care can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people practice skills in everyday contexts and bring real-life situations into discussion more quickly. Licensed professionals typically adapt exercises and homework so they work well in remote sessions and match each person's daily routine and needs.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Credentials
Illinois, Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Elizabeth commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress, and guilt and shame.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth, with an emphasis on listening first. She mixes practical tools and reflective work so clients can try things between sessions.
What is her background and how long has she practiced?
She holds 11 years of professional experience working with people on stress, mood, trauma, and life transitions. That experience shapes a pragmatic approach to problem solving.
What credentials and region does she represent?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Illinois and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.