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I have been working as a marriage and family therapist for twenty-years. I am licensed in Illinois. I have written and taught about developing skills of personal wellbeing & psychological growth for twenty-plus- years. I have a private practice in Champaign, IL and I work at the Counseling Center at University of IL.
In December 2020, I completed all the requirements to become an Illinois Supreme Court Approved Mediator for Judicial Circuit Courts. In all my work I focus on strengths, aspirations, and in developing a vision for your life.
I can help you with concerns of depression, anxiety, relationship problems with family members, roommates/partners, and friends. I can help you get over those mental blocks that you encounter with any challenge. In today's competitive and busy society, it is easy to feel like you have to do everything alone--you don't! Let's chat for a while.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Blended Family Issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Expats, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Multicultural Concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Prejudice and Discrimination, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Gottman Method, Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
IL LMFT 166000614
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Suzanne Martinez. 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.
When I’m lost or in transition Suzanne has gently guided me to self enlightenment with wonderful tools that empower me and allow me relief. I have seen many therapists but this is the first time I’VE been seen. Thank you, Suzanne!!
Written on Feb 04, 2023 after therapy with Suzanne for 2 years and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Suzanne is a talented therapist. She listens and gives great advice that allows me to make good independent decisions. I whole heartedly trust her to be with me on my mental wellness journey.
Written on Feb 01, 2023 after therapy with Suzanne for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Best of the best
Written on Dec 15, 2022 after therapy with Suzanne for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Suzanne listens to my stories and concerns and I can speak freely with her without judgement. She always has constructive feedback I cannot count the number of 'ah ha' moments. She brings me clarity and I look forward to our sessions.
Written on Sep 21, 2022 after therapy with Suzanne for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, com
Suzanne is a wonderful therapist. She listens and hears my concerns and problems and has both empathetic and concrete ways of helping me. She has a great many different tools and approaches that have helped me beyond measure. I highly recommend her.
Written on Dec 17, 2021 after therapy with Suzanne for 1 year and 3 months
I really appreciate her
Written on Dec 10, 2021 after therapy with Suzanne for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues