Carissa Martinez

Carissa Martinez is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with ten years of clinical experience. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. She speaks both English and Spanish and approaches work with respect and compassion.

Her style is straightforward and tailored. Conversations and goals are shaped to fit each person's needs. She focuses on clear, practical steps people can try between sessions to build confidence and reduce overwhelm.

Carissa draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. She listens for patterns such as attachment wounds, abandonment fears, communication breakdowns, or codependent dynamics. From there she and the client map small, doable changes that lead to better day-to-day functioning.

She has worked with issues that often appear alongside her main concerns, including body image, eating-related struggles, substance use concerns, impulsivity, infidelity, and domestic violence. She also supports people navigating gender dysphoria, autism-related needs, and alternative sexual cultures such as BDSM and kink, always aiming to meet each person where they are.

Carissa emphasizes collaboration. She helps people set realistic goals and checks in on progress. The work is paced to match readiness, with attention to safety and practical problem solving throughout.

Evidence-based approaches and online care

Carissa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions in simple, practical ways. One common approach focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors so people feel less anxious and more able to act in line with their goals. Another approach helps people track patterns in their relationships, like attachment or abandonment concerns, and practice clearer communication and boundary-setting in real situations.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. Plans are adjusted over time based on what’s helpful and what isn’t, so the process stays collaborative and goal-oriented.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm available session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. A therapist can also suggest homework and exercises that fit into daily life so progress continues between meetings.