I strive to provide a compassionate and non-judgmental environment of encouragement and support and believe that therapy is not "one-size-fits-all". You deserve someone who listens to and supports who you are, and is focused on your unique needs and experiences. I am rooted in the belief that all people can benefit from therapy and that sta
I work to develop a close, collaborative relationship within which we can identify and understand the causes of your reactions. We use this new understanding so you can move ahead in your life. Rather than just teaching skills, I believe that the relationship itself, the emotional bond that forms from a deep collaboration, engenders genuine, fundam
People are not defined by the struggles that they face, but are a complex amalgamation of their environment, biology, and life experiences. My role as a therapist extends beyond the goal of simply fixing problems. Through the development of a deep therapeutic relationship lies the opportunity to create meaning out of life's difficulties, heal f
For 23 years I served Northwestern University undergraduate and graduate students in the University Counseling Center initially as Staff psychologist and liaison to the Department of Athletics and then as Director of Clinical Services. In addition, I co-instruct a for credit course at Northwestern titled Emotional Intelligence 101: Managing Yoursel
I believe each of us has the capacity for change and resilience. I foster optimism because hope is key for envisioning new possibilities in life, motivating you to try something new, or encouraging you to change your life and yourself. I collaborate with my clients to make sense of and explore issues with relationships, work, and school, as well as
I enjoy getting to know who people are separate from any type of diagnosis they may have received or problems they are currently experiencing. Thus I take a strengths-based approach to my work, meaning that I help you identify positive qualities and abilities you already possess in order to guide you in using those same assets and capabilities to m
Every one of us faces challenges at different times in our lives. Taking that first step toward getting help is often the most difficult. I very much believe in the power of the human connection for resolution and healing. My philosophy and approach to helping others includes: to provide children, adolescents, and adults with a safe, caring, and co
My approach to helping is relational and collaborative. In working with couples, individuals, or intergenerational family relationships, I seek to empower the people I work with to live according to their higher values, to identify their own goals for change, and to operationalize their goals and values into concrete skills. I have a systemic appro
Effective eating disorder treatment demands unique treatment protocols and interpersonal skill mastery. The lethality of these disorders demands change... on-going, intentional and directed. As a specialist in the treatment of eating disorders for individuals and families for the past 4 decades, my approach to care is eclectic and integrative, base
Hello! My name is Dr. Martinez. I am a licensed clinical psychologist and founder and President of Polaris Behavioral Health Services. I work with children, adolescents, adults, individuals, couples, and families. I am driven by a strong passion for providing outreach and services to traditionally marginalized and underserved populations. Our missi
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