- Stress and anxiety
- Life transitions
- Mindful approaches
About Martina
Martina Cisneros is a licensed clinical social worker with 21 years of experience helping people cope with stress and anxiety. She creates a calm, affirming space where clients can talk about relationships, grief, identity, and other painful issues. Conversations are plain and practical, aimed at making everyday life feel more manageable.
Her work focuses on guiding people through life transitions and identity exploration. She pays attention to cultural background and the ways it shapes feelings and choices. Sessions emphasize communication skills, self-compassion, and clearer decision-making.
Martina uses several evidence-informed approaches to help people change painful patterns. She integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and mindfulness practices to address worry, low mood, and relationship stress. Techniques are presented in straightforward steps people can try between meetings.
She also draws from client-centered and dialectical behavior strategies to support emotional regulation and stronger boundaries. Martina helps clients spot unhelpful thoughts, test new behaviors, and build small routines that improve sleep and focus. The work is collaborative - goals are set together and revised as needed.
Outside of therapy she enjoys gardening, cooking, traveling, and time with family and grandchildren. Those personal interests inform a down-to-earth approach that values practical change and steady support.
Her work focuses on guiding people through life transitions and identity exploration. She pays attention to cultural background and the ways it shapes feelings and choices. Sessions emphasize communication skills, self-compassion, and clearer decision-making.
Martina uses several evidence-informed approaches to help people change painful patterns. She integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and mindfulness practices to address worry, low mood, and relationship stress. Techniques are presented in straightforward steps people can try between meetings.
She also draws from client-centered and dialectical behavior strategies to support emotional regulation and stronger boundaries. Martina helps clients spot unhelpful thoughts, test new behaviors, and build small routines that improve sleep and focus. The work is collaborative - goals are set together and revised as needed.
Outside of therapy she enjoys gardening, cooking, traveling, and time with family and grandchildren. Those personal interests inform a down-to-earth approach that values practical change and steady support.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
21+ years
Credentials
California, Texas
Languages
English
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people name their values and take small steps toward them despite painful thoughts or feelings. It is useful for chronic worry, low mood, and making choices during life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve sleep. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and support self-soothing.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Martina treats therapy as a collaboration and will help clients try techniques and decide what fits their needs and goals. Plans are adjusted over time so the approach matches what’s actually helping.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, shorten commute time, keep appointments during travel, or choose conversations that focus on skill practice and brief check-ins. Licensed professionals can guide how to use these sessions to build routines, manage anxiety, and support clearer thinking without promising a specific outcome.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting strain, addictions, sleep problems, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and many related issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is compassionate and collaborative. She blends practical skills with mindful awareness and focuses on clear, doable steps clients can try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 21 years of clinical experience supporting people through complex emotional challenges and life transitions.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds LCSW licensure and practices in Texas. Her credentials are listed as LCSW with prior licensure in California as well.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.