I am licensed in California with 7 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, coping with addictions, relationship issues, trauma, & abuse. I also have experience working with depression. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
CA LCSW 26211
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Martin LaPlaca. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Great therapist.
Written on Oct 29, 2025 after therapy with Martin for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, and adhd
Martin's an extremely capable & personable therapist, but beyond that, he's also an amazing man & I've not had such a "real" person-to-person talk like this in a long-time, where I felt such empathy & warmth. He's the best choice I could've made for myself, I'm so happy to be on this journey with him by my side, and BetterHelp makes correspondence and scheduling so easy. An expert in treating familial issues or interpersonal relationship dynamics, or at least in my case, and he's very respectful of my health issues which lend their own difficulties. Prior therapists separated these issues, to finally find someone whom looks at the whole picture & engages with me fully, is refreshing. I'd say to anyone considering Martin, don't hesitate please, give him a shot & at worst, I'm sure he would go out of his way to help find a better fit. He's just that great a guy.
Written on Oct 15, 2025 after therapy with Martin for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Really good
Written on Oct 03, 2025 after therapy with Martin for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, anger management, and coping with life changes
He hears me and understands me.
Written on Oct 02, 2025 after therapy with Martin for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
I feel like Martin actually cares about me as a person. He is very patient and a great listener. I feel like I got very lucky when I selected him as my therapist, I feel like I can tell him anything.
Written on Jul 30, 2025 after therapy with Martin for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Martin is responsive, empathetic and helpful.
Written on Jul 28, 2025 after therapy with Martin for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues