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Sherry Martinez

Sherry Martinez

LCSW

Therapist · Texas · 25+ years of experience

Calm, practical support for life’s intense moments

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  • Focus on strengths
  • Practical tools
  • Direct supportive care

About Sherry

Sherry Martinez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Texas who helps people facing anger, stress, anxiety, grief, and other tough life challenges. She brings a calm, practical style and sees clients as the experts on their own stories. Her approach centers on building strengths and steady, realistic steps forward.

Sherry shifted careers in midlife from business management to social work after seeking more purpose. She completed a Master’s in Social Work and then two years of clinical supervision to earn her LCSW. Over a 25-year span she has worked with adults across a wide range of concerns and life stages.

In sessions she focuses on clear goals and everyday tools. She uses methods that help people change unhelpful thoughts, notice what matters to them, and practice new ways of relating. Conversations are straightforward and aimed at practical change rather than jargon.

Sherry has long experience supporting people with complex and persistent conditions, including mood disorders and personality challenges, and she also addresses issues like addictions, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and first responder concerns. She draws on different methods to match what each person needs.

Clients who contact her complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to availability. She works in English and practices in Texas. Taking that first step can feel hard, and she aims to make the process as manageable as possible.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify what matters to them and take small committed steps toward those values, which can reduce the power of difficult emotions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions, and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns and manage symptoms like anxiety or anger. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s own perspective, offering open listening and support so clients can find their own solutions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit best for their needs and goals. This is a team process where preferences, life demands, and what’s been helpful before shape the plan.

Confirm available session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - sessions can be scheduled around work, reduce travel time, and allow more consistent check-ins. Some approaches lend themselves to brief skills practice or homework between sessions, which can be easier to complete when therapy fits into daily routines.

At a glance

Listed location
Texas
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
LCSW
Languages
English
License (Texas)
LCSW · No. 51193
NPI
1679878227

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She helps people with anger, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addiction concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, and other life changes.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is practical and straightforward, focusing on doable steps, coping skills, and helping clients notice what matters to them.

What is her background and experience?

She completed a Master’s in Social Work, finished two years of clinical supervision, and has 25 years of professional experience in clinical practice.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas and practices there.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She is not accepting international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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