Elisa MartinezLMFT

• California, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, 98689

For years I struggled with harsh inner criticism, extreme self-doubt, anxiety, depression and the aftermath of very painful life experiences. I lived in my own private hell of uncontrollable worry, negative thoughts, hopelessness and overwhelm. My journey into psychotherapy began as I emerged from this inner battle and started my own healing process. I got my Master’s in Holistic Counseling Psychology primarily to heal MYSELF - not to become a therapist! But then I discovered that helping others therapeutically is something I really enjoy doing. The combination of my professional experience and extensive personal growth work equips me with a unique set of skills, understanding and know-how that, in all humility, actually makes me pretty good at what I do. I believe there is a "right-fit" therapist for every person. I'm selective about who I work with because I want to make sure that those who DO become my clients have a healing experience that meets them, in all their uniqueness, exactly where they're at - and helps them find the growth and change they long for. I specialize in helping introspective thinkers, conscientious achievers and sensitive seekers not only find relief from anxiety, self-doubt, perfectionism, overwhelm, over-giving, people-pleasing, burnout or trauma...but also step into the fulfilled lives and liberated selves they never imagined possible! If you're curious and would like to find out more about me, how I work and whether or not I may be your "right-fit" therapist...let's connect! If you’re wondering if I can help…