I am licensed as a Mental Health Counselor in New York with over 13 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, career difficulties, & coping with life changes. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey. I speak English and Spanish.
My therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing primarily from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, and Trauma-Informed principles. I use CBT to help clients recognize and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, while Person-Centered principles guide me in creating a non-judgmental, supportive environment that fosters self-exploration and growth. I also incorporate elements of Mindfulness . My orientation is flexible and tailored to the unique needs, identities, and goals of each client. I work with a range of presenting concerns, including, anxiety disorders, depression and mood concerns, stress management, life transitions, self-esteem and self-worth issues, relationship challenges (communication, boundaries, attachment patterns), grief and loss, trauma-related concerns, emotional regulation difficulties, work-related stress. I aim to create a collaborative, culturally responsive, and empowering therapeutic experience. I am intentional about creating an environment where people feel heard, respected, and supported
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Attachment issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Immigration issues, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Systemic Therapy
NY LMHC 006151
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Austria is supportive, I feel valued . She is understanding
Written on Apr 16, 2026 after therapy with Austria for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
Austria Martinez is professional, she has a great sense of humor I feel valued because of her.
She listens and I feel heard without judgment.
I feel like I am making great progress.
Written on Mar 10, 2026 after therapy with Austria for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and self esteem
Austria is a darling and so encouraging!
Written on Sep 06, 2025 after therapy with Austria for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue
Austria consistently goes above and beyond for me, answering my questions with urgency and care, I am so lucky to have her and don’t know where I’d be without her!
Written on Jun 24, 2025 after therapy with Austria for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes