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Sherry Martinez

Sherry Martinez, LCSW

Therapist in Texas · 25+ years of experience

Experienced LCSW for stress and anxiety

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  • Practical support
  • Strengths focused
  • Mindfulness based

About Sherry

Sherry Martinez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Texas who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and trauma. She brings a calm, practical approach and encourages clients to build on strengths they already have. Her style is straightforward and respectful, aimed at people who want clear steps forward.

She began a second career in social work after many years in business management. That life change led her to complete a Master’s in Social Work and pursue clinical supervision that culminated in her LCSW. This path gives her a practical view of life transitions and career shifts.

Over 25 years of professional experience has included work with a wide range of concerns. She has supported people dealing with bipolar disorder, psychotic spectrum conditions such as schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder, personality-related challenges, and substance issues. She also lists focus areas such as caregiver stress, chronic illness, first responder issues, and aging concerns.

Her approach draws from several methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Client-Centered work, and mindfulness. In sessions she listens, helps people notice what matters most, and practices skills that reduce upsetting thoughts and feelings.

Sherry works in English and is based in Texas. She invites people who are ready to take a first step toward change to reach out and begin the matching and scheduling process.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English

How therapy approaches shape online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice their thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is often used for long-term issues like anxiety, stress, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing specific skills to change those patterns, which can help with anxiety, depression, and low mood. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on understanding emotional responses and improving how people connect in relationships, which can be useful when relationship strain or intimacy issues are present.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and they will try methods together to see what helps most. That collaborative process means plans can shift as needs become clearer.

Practical benefits of online therapy often include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy week. You may find it simpler to attend from different locations or to choose shorter check-ins when time is limited. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking to ensure they match your routine and needs.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Sherry help with?

She works with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and related concerns such as caregiver stress and chronic illness.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is practical and collaborative, using listening and skill practice to help people manage thoughts and feelings and focus on what matters to them.

What is her clinical background?

She changed careers into social work, completed a Master’s in Social Work, and has 25 years of professional experience working with a wide range of clinical concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is an LCSW licensed in Texas and practices out of Texas.

Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.

How does cost work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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