- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- CBT and DBT skills
- Trauma processing tools
About Sarah
Sarah Martinez is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida with 12 years of clinical experience. She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, addiction, relationship and family issues, grief, mood disorders, and related challenges. Sarah practices in English and accepts international clients.
Sarah has worked in a variety of settings, including inpatient care, psychosocial rehabilitation, substance abuse treatment programs, correctional facilities, and private practice. That range gave her frequent exposure to trauma-related concerns and long-term recovery work. She combines practical skills with grounded conversation in session.
Her stated approaches include Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Existential Therapy. She also uses EMDR and Accelerated Resolution Therapy as part of trauma-focused work when appropriate. These methods are woven into clear steps rather than abstract theory.
Sessions tend to involve identifying immediate problems, naming strong emotions, and practicing manageable skills. Sarah aims to slow things down and help people notice patterns in relationships and behavior. Where trauma is present, she pairs processing tools with techniques to help people feel steadier and more able to function.
She describes herself as down to earth and straightforward. Treatment plans are shaped around a person's circumstances and goals. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online options button.
How Sarah integrates EFT and practical therapies online
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and naming emotions that are hard to put into words. It is often used to understand relationship patterns and attachment-related feelings. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and responding to the person without forcing a direction, helping people clarify what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and offers concrete exercises for changing unhelpful patterns.Choosing the best approach is collaborative. Sarah will work with each person to discuss goals, try different techniques, and decide what fits best. That process can include exploring emotion-focused work, practicing CBT or DBT skills, or using trauma processing tools when needed.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They also let people use audio-only or low-bandwidth options when video is difficult. Licensed professionals can adapt EFT, client-centered conversation, and CBT exercises to work in online sessions while focusing on practical steps a person can use between appointments.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting, addiction, relationship and family problems, grief, mood disorders, and related issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy with client-centered listening and practical CBT and DBT skills to name emotions and change difficult patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience working across inpatient care, psychosocial rehabilitation, substance abuse programs, correctional facilities, and private practice.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (FL LMHC) practicing in Florida.
Which languages are sessions available in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She accepts international clients.
How do sessions and cost work?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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