Ava Martinez
Licensed Therapist, MA, LMFT
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I view people as the multifaceted individuals they truly are, always considering unique identities and life experiences before beginning the real work of therapy. I ensure my members know we're on the same team. I'm there every step of the way, providing warmth, encouragement, humor, and a nonjudgmental attitude. I encourage you to challenge yourself here. Compulsions keep you stuck, not safe. I also specialize in complex trauma/PTSD, eating disorders, substance use, and self-harm. Many of my members identify as part of the BIPOC and/or LGBT+ communities.
I view people as the multifaceted individuals they truly are, always considering unique identities and life experiences before beginning the real work of therapy. I ensure my members know we're on the same team. I'm there every step of the way, providing warmth, encouragement, humor, and a nonjudgmental attitude. I encourage you to challenge yourself here. Compulsions keep you stuck, not safe. I also specialize in complex trauma/PTSD, eating disorders, substance use, and self-harm. Many of my members identify as part of the BIPOC and/or LGBT+ communities.
Location
Licensed in California
About
Clinical Expertise
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, Skin picking, Hair pulling, Nail biting, Tics, Children and Adolescents
Cultural competencies
Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Atheism, Agnosticism
Education
Golden Gate University (CA)
Insurance
Plans accepted by Ava
Aetna, Ascension SmartHealth, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Shield, Blue Shield of California, Cigna, Curative, Forest County Potawatomi, Horizon BCBS, Independence Blue Cross, Kaiser - Northern California Region, Kaiser - Southern California Region, Oscar Health, Partners Direct Health, Positive Healthcare, United Healthcare, Western Health Advantage,
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Why our members love working with Ava
D.V.
Ava is a great therapist. She listens, makes great suggestions, and is very easy to talk to. She is by far the best therapist I’ve had.
S.C.
Stella says, “Five stars!!”
R.M.
Ava was great, understanding and really helped throughout this first session to discover and analyze the direction we were going to best help.
B.S.
Ava is great and understanding!
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