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
Licensed in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, D.C., Utah, Missouri, Ohio, Iowa, Wisconsin, Georgia, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Virginia and Maryland!
Making sure you are comfortable and at ease from the first contact is a priority and a must. My strengths lie in my ability to make connections and foster a warm relationship, even with those who are a
As a licensed clinical professional counselor, I focus on your individual needs and adapt the treatment to fit you. I offer many evidence-based interventions such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectic behavioral therapy, positive psychology, motivational interventions, and guided visualization, to help you achieve your personal wellness goals.
I have a psychodynamic approach, where you may start with the present, and then we may weave back to the past, to understand the recurring patterns that may be getting in the way of your growth and happiness. Maybe you've been feeling something in your life isn't quite working, you're experiencing anxiety and or depression, you're g
As a clinical psychologist, I am a compassionate listener, yet an interactive therapist. I attempt to facilitate personal exploration and understanding with the clients with whom I work. In therapy we work together to address one’s challenges in order to allow greater access to one’s strengths in living life. I encourage independence
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