- Thoughts and habits
- Practical tools
- Values-based work
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Martinez is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Illinois with 11 years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and the challenges that come with major life changes. Her work centers on listening first, then helping people find practical ways to change thoughts and daily habits that get in the way of feeling better.
She aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about their thoughts and feelings. Sessions are collaborative and paced to each person’s needs. Clients can expect straightforward, practical tools alongside room to process painful experiences.
Elizabeth draws from approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to address unhelpful thinking and build actions that align with personal values. She also uses elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness to teach coping strategies for intense emotions and stress.
Her experience includes supporting people through grief, separation, caregiver strain, attachment concerns, and survivor experiences. She also works with issues like guilt, shame, communication problems, and difficulty with commitment or control.
Elizabeth emphasizes small, doable changes in everyday habits that add up over time. She supports people who want to regain steadiness after trauma, handle anxiety more effectively, or move forward after a life transition. To begin, she invites people to take a first step toward clearer thinking and healthier routines.
She aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about their thoughts and feelings. Sessions are collaborative and paced to each person’s needs. Clients can expect straightforward, practical tools alongside room to process painful experiences.
Elizabeth draws from approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to address unhelpful thinking and build actions that align with personal values. She also uses elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness to teach coping strategies for intense emotions and stress.
Her experience includes supporting people through grief, separation, caregiver strain, attachment concerns, and survivor experiences. She also works with issues like guilt, shame, communication problems, and difficulty with commitment or control.
Elizabeth emphasizes small, doable changes in everyday habits that add up over time. She supports people who want to regain steadiness after trauma, handle anxiety more effectively, or move forward after a life transition. To begin, she invites people to take a first step toward clearer thinking and healthier routines.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
11+ years
Credentials
Illinois, Indiana
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and making life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going, helping with anxiety, stress, and low mood.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and try methods that fit the person's situation. Decisions about which techniques to use are made together and can shift as progress is made.
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how meetings are held. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins on hectic days, or cut travel time. It also allows use of worksheets, guided mindfulness practices, and between-session tasks that support changing everyday habits.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Elizabeth commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like guilt, shame, attachment concerns, and caregiver stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is straightforward and collaborative, focusing on changing unhelpful thoughts and building daily habits that support wellbeing.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional work experience helping people with mood and stress-related concerns.
What are her credentials and practice location?
She holds an LCSW and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries schedule sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Session cost varies with location and therapist availability, and services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.