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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, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Immigration Issues, 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.
Suzanne is my first ever therapist and I couldn’t be happier. I am comfortable sharing feelings and struggles without judgement, yet also being held accountable to make necessary changes towards becoming the person I want to be.
Written on Jun 27, 2024 after therapy with Suzanne for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, anger management, and adhd
I love how my therapist listens & provide feedback and worksheets to help workout what it is that I'm going thru. She has a way of saying things that make me go "hmm, I never thought about it like that". She's also funny which can helps lighten a heavy situation. She allows you to be who you are without making you feel judged.
Written on Jun 20, 2024 after therapy with Suzanne for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
I always appreciate her!!
Written on May 12, 2024 after therapy with Suzanne for 3 years and 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues
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