- Compassionate collaborator
- Evidence-based skills
- Focus on transitions
About Martina
Martina Cisneros is a licensed clinical social worker with 21 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who feel stuck by offering steady, practical support for stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship concerns. Martina aims to create an affirming, culturally aware space where people can bring their whole selves to therapy.
She draws on several evidence-based approaches to meet each person's needs rather than using one fixed method. Sessions often focus on clearer communication, building coping skills, and working through identity or life transitions. Martina pays attention to multicultural concerns and issues related to sexuality and women's experiences.
Many people come to her for help with burnout, parenting stress, addiction concerns, or problems with sleep and self-esteem. She also supports people facing attachment questions, abandonment or the challenges tied to adoption and foster care. Practical steps and small habit changes are common parts of her work.
Martina describes her style as compassionate and collaborative. She works with clients to set doable goals and practices in between sessions. Over time the focus is usually on improving daily functioning and reconnecting with personal purpose.
Outside of clinical work she enjoys gardening, cooking, reading, dancing, skiing, and time with family and grandchildren. These interests inform a down-to-earth approach and a focus on everyday strategies that fit real life.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most and build small actions that match those values. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and major life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change patterns that cause distress. It often helps with depression, anxiety, sleep problems, and coping skills. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation, which can help with stress, anger, and sleep issues.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Martina will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. She tailors techniques based on needs and collaborates on a plan that feels manageable and useful.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, or choose a quieter check-in when schedules are tight. It also lets people practice new skills in their everyday setting and carry changes into daily routines without needing a long commute.
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Experience
21+ years
Credentials
California, Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Martina commonly help with?
She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, addictions, sleep problems, and challenges tied to identity and life transitions.
What is Martina's therapeutic style?
Her style is compassionate and collaborative, focusing on practical skills, clearer communication, and achievable goals tailored to each person.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 21 years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker supporting a wide range of emotional and life concerns.
Where is she licensed and located?
She holds LCSW credentials in California and Texas and practices from Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
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 that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Martina?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.