Martina Cisneros , LCSW

Martina Cisneros is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and Texas who brings 21 years of clinical experience to her practice. She focuses on guiding individuals through complex emotional challenges, including depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship concerns, grief, and issues related to identity and life transitions. Martina creates an affirming, culturally responsive environment that honors each person's unique history and values, with attention to multicultural concerns, women's issues, sexuality, and family dynamics.

Her therapeutic style is compassionate and collaborative, blending evidence-based methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered approaches, and mindfulness practices to meet clients where they are. She supports people working on self-esteem, communication, coping with change, intimacy-related issues, addiction, parenting and blended family challenges, and career or caregiving stress. Martina works with clients on practical skills as well as deeper exploration to help reduce isolation, improve relationships, and rediscover a sense of purpose.

Outside of clinical work she enjoys gardening, baking and cooking, reading, dancing, snow skiing, singing, travel and cultural exploration, camping, kayaking, volunteering, crafting, writing, and spending time with family, friends, and her grandchildren. Martina is accepting new clients and offers care tailored to each person's goals and preferences.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Martina draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify what matters most to them and take committed steps toward those values. ACT focuses on accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while building meaningful action, which can support people facing anxiety, depression, or life transitions.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT offers practical tools for managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and for improving problem solving and daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Martina works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time, combining approaches as appropriate to support growth and resilience.

Online therapy with Martina is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and lifestyles. These options make it easier to receive consistent support from a licensed professional whether managing work and family commitments, mobility limitations, or living at a distance from in-person services.