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Alejandro Martinez

AMFT

Anxiety
Depression
Relationship Counseling
Grief & Loss
Pervasive Health Conditions
Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Hi, I'm Alejandro, a bi-lingual (Spanish Speaking) Associate Marriage and Family Therapist! I work with individuals and couples navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, faith-related struggles, and honestly — all the curveballs life loves to throw at us.

Here's the thing about therapy: comfort comes before change. So before we dig into anything hard, my first job is just to get to know you — no clipboard-and-checklist energy, I promise.

I get why that matters, because I've sat in the client chair too. I've had therapists who seemed to be somewhere else entirely, and I've had ones who helped me feel genuinely safe enough to be vulnerable. That difference stuck with me, and it's exactly what I try to bring into every session I lead — noticing the shift in your posture, remembering what we talked about last week, and making sure you leave feeling truly heard and deeply understood.

Fit matters more than people realize. So if therapy hasn't clicked for you before, that doesn't mean you're the problem — it might just mean the match wasn't right. Reach out, and let's find out if we're a good fit for each other.

Therapeutic Modalities

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Schema Therapy

Education

  • B.A. — Psychological Sciences, UC Irvine
  • M.S. — Counseling Psychology, CSULB
  • Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT)

Work with Alejandro

Reach out today to request an appointment and take the first step toward feeling more like yourself.