Sandra Grace Martinez , LPC

Sandra Grace Martinez is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship or intimacy concerns. She speaks English and Spanish and works to make each session straightforward and respectful. Sandra aims to meet people where they are and walk with them through practical steps toward change.

Her style centers on listening and adapting her approach to the person in front of her. She mixes client-centered work with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and attachment-based ideas to address thoughts, behaviors, and relationship patterns. Sessions are collaborative and focused on what the client wants to change next.

Over 14 years of practice, she has supported people navigating grief, parenting strain, career transitions, addictions, and mood challenges including bipolar disorder. Sandra also addresses concerns like body image, chronic illness stress, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Her work includes helping clients manage anger, sleep or eating difficulties, and life changes big or small.

She uses a practical, down-to-earth approach that combines talking, skill-building, and problem-focused planning. Clients can expect clear goals, gentle feedback, and tools to try between sessions. Sandra emphasizes progress at a pace that fits each person.

For people who prefer Spanish, she offers sessions in that language. She provides online formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and messaging so clients can choose what fits their routine and needs.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Attachment-based work looks at how early and current relationships shape trust and closeness. Online sessions using this approach focus on patterns in relationships and on building more secure ways of relating to others and to oneself. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. In remote sessions CBT often includes short exercises, homework, and concrete tools clients can try between meetings to change mood and behavior. Client-centered therapy centers on listening and reflecting what matters to the client; in virtual sessions the therapist prioritizes clear, supportive dialogue and pacing that fits each person.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Sandra will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and daily life. That choice can change over time as needs evolve, and she reviews progress and options together with the client.

Online formats available include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions let people see nonverbal cues and use visual tools, while phone sessions require less bandwidth and can fit a break at work. Live chat and messaging are useful for short check-ins, written reflection, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep steady momentum between meetings.