Delaina Martinez
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About
Delaina
Dr. Martinez is a therapist that helps clients verbalize their unique story by creating a safe space to be honest. She helps clients identify strengths and obstacles to overcome, and how to approach them for positive changes in their everyday experiences.
In her spare time, Dr. D enjoys reading, watching youtube, and developing games. Family, developing community and self-care are her number one activity, along with playing with her pets and managing her Little Free Library.
Delaina
treats clients with
Stress
Depression
Anxiety
Substance Use
Physical Health
Anger
Cultural or Racial Identity
Sleep or Insomnia
Childhood Challenges
Relationship Difficulties
Eating Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Autism
Weight Management
ADHD
Life Transitions
Sexual Issues
Trauma and PTSD
Grief and Loss
Communities
Delaina
specializes in
LGBTQIA+ Affirming
Veterans
Spirituality
Older Adults
Religion
Approaches
Delaina
can use
Abstinence-Only Models of Recovery
Narrative Therapy
Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Solution-Focused Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Mindfulness
Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Panic
Time-Limited Dynamic Psychotherapy (TLDP)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia
Harm Reduction for Substance Use Disorders
Delaina
education and experience
- School psychologist for 20+ years in school districts CA, MD, VA and NJ
- Adjunct professor in undergraduate and graduate psychology at Loyola Marymount University, National University, Marymount University, University of District of Columbia, Prince George's Community College and Alliant University
- Internship at Augustus Hawkins CMHC in Watts, California
- Therapist at Pure Autism Counseling Center in Santa Clarita, CA
- Master's and Doctorate of Psychology from Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology, Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Hampton University, Hampton VA
- Minor in Music from Hampton
- Licensed Educational Psychologist in California
Delaina
license information