Last edited 07/08/2024
Zamanda MartinezLPC
LPC
Accepting New Clients
In Person in Arlington
Online in Texas
Identifies As
WomanMexican AmericanBIPOC
Get To Know Me
What was your path to becoming a therapist? What inspired you to choose this profession?
I was inspired to become a mental health professional in the 7th grade after getting help from a school counselor who taught me how to process my emotions by journaling. I began to read more about mental health to learn more about myself and others. I decided when I went to college I was going to study psychology to learn more about human behavior and then applied to graduate school to become a therapist! I began my journey in community college and then went to UTA for my bachelors in psychology, then my masters in counseling at Texas Wesleyan University. After countless hours and training, there is no other job I'd rather have, I enjoy holding space for people in their journeys to live healthier and thriving lives.
In what ways have your personal experiences influenced your work with your clients?
My experience as a first gen who struggled with my own mental health as a teen and young adult has made my profession as a mental health provider that much more special. I had first hand experience with feeling alone while learning to adapt to a new culture outside of my home in college and in the work place. This made assertiveness and speaking up in the professional world more nerve wrecking! I felt I didn't quite belong anywhere, I was often left feeling nobody truly shared my unique individual experience and perspectives. This led me to recognize that there is no true way a community or a label could 100% capture my unique thought process I experienced as an individual. This experience taught me the importance of seeing my clients with fresh eyes, without placing a label on them, or putting them in a box regardless of their background. I like to provide a space for my clients to explore the depths of who they are to the core without them feeling like they 'should be this or that'. I have seen my clients struggling with similar things such as difficulty speaking up in their professional environments, relationships and with family. I love to utilize a brain-body based therapy called brainspotting, as it accesses the subcortical part of the brain where emotions live, even those we have no words to. This psychotherapeutic technique is effective in helping individuals develop a stronger connection to their intuition as well as get through those mental blocks that have held you back for so long. It is a remarkable technique to help uncover your potential and accelerate the healing process that would normally take years in talk therapy. The best part is clients don't have to talk about what they are processing if they don't want to! My clients appreciate that I am open to their unique world view without judgement.
In what ways does your personality influence your approach to therapy?
I am naturally a non- judgmental person outside of therapy. I am a human and I realize we all have a bias, However, it has been one of my pet peeves since childhood to hear others be so critical of those that think or live differently than they do. Outside of therapy I am pretty much the same person. I care about human hearts and am very empathetic to your own unique story. I'd love to hold space for you while you tell it!
Learn more about my:
Location
Online Therapy
Details of my office at 5624 SW Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington, TX
Specialties
Specializes in
AnxietyCultural adjustmentPerformance anxietyPost-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)Trauma
General Expertise
DepressionWork StressSocial AnxietyADHDAbuse/Survivors of abuseArtists' mental healthBody image issuesChronic painCollege & graduate student issuesCreative blocks & writer's blockFamily issuesSleep & insomnia issuesObsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)Peak performancePostpartum depressionPregnancy, perinatal, & postpartum issuesWomen's issuesImmigration EvaluationsHighly Sensitive PersonBurnout
Treatment Approaches
Culturally Sensitive TherapyPerson-Centered TherapySomatic TherapyBrainspottingSolution-Focused Brief Therapy
Clientele
Types of Therapy
Individual Therapy
Serves Ages
Young Adults (18-24)Adults (25-65)Adolescents (13-17)
Languages
EnglishSpanish
Professional Background
LicensureTexas, Licensed Professional Counselor, 83862
Training/CertificationsTrained in Phase 1 & 2 Brainspotting, Currently undergoing certification for Brainspotting.20hr Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga Training
Education
Texas Wesleyan University, Master of Professional Counseling, Professional Counseling, 2018 — I received my Masters of Arts in Professional Counseling from Texas Wesleyan University. I studied abroad in London England two summer semesters alongside Dr. Linda Metcalf to learn from the top experts in Solution Focused Brief Therapy Model to help clients discover their best hopes for their desired future. After Graduate school I began to work in private practice where I gained most of my knowledge and experience working with individuals who are looking to recover from trauma and decrease anxiety. I am trained in brainspotting and will be earning my certification in August 2024, as well as a Trauma Sensitive Yoga certification in September to better assist my clients in accessing a felt sense of safety in their bodies.
University of Texas at Arlington, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, 2015 — I earned my bachelors in Psychology from the University of Texas at Arlington. I was part of a behavioral lab where we studied the affects of social media on body image in young woman ages 10-18.
Work HistoryI worked in community mental health during my graduate training. I worked with children, teens and adults who were victims of crime and abuse. I also have experience in case management utilizing a holistic approach to client care. After graduating I began working in private practice doing behavioral health assessments for clients going through the immigration process with their family members. These assessments provided me with knowledge and skills to assess those with PTSD, anxiety and depressive symptoms as well as attachment wounds. I have also worked with teens and adults who struggle with these symptoms along with issues such as ADHD and performance anxiety. I work best with teens and young adults who feel their symptoms have caused them to feel like " the black sheep" not really feeling like they truly belong anywhere due to bicultural straddling, ADHD or simply marching to the beat of their own drum in a world where society tends to try to put people in a box. My clients appreciate that they are seen and accepted for who they are as a human being treatment tailored to their own unique experiences.
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s not uncommon to have questions before starting therapy.
Zamanda Martinez, LPC, has answered a few of the questions they receive most often from new clients.
Is Zamanda Martinez accepting new clients?
Yes, Zamanda Martinez is accepting new clients for online therapy in Texas and in-person appointments at 5624 SW Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington, TX, 76017.
Does Zamanda Martinez accept insurance?
No, Zamanda Martinez does not accept insurance.
What types of therapy does Zamanda Martinez offer?
Zamanda Martinez offers therapy for individuals.
Does Zamanda Martinez offer in-person appointments?
Yes, Zamanda Martinez offers in-person appointments at 5624 SW Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington, TX, 76017.
Does Zamanda Martinez offer online therapy?
Yes, Zamanda Martinez offers online therapy via video sessions to people in Texas.
How quickly can I see Zamanda Martinez?
Zamanda Martinez typically can speak with new clients within 48 hours. You can see their current general office hours and request an appointment on their profile page.
What languages does Zamanda Martinez speak?
Zamanda Martinez conducts therapy sessions in English and Spanish.
Can I book an appointment with Zamanda Martinez online?
Yes, you can easily book an appointment with Zamanda Martinez online using Choosing Therapy’s directory.
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