- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Carolina
Carolina Martinez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with 4 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, and life transitions. Carolina speaks English and Spanish and draws on practical, goal-focused methods to help people address what matters most to them.
She favors clear, straightforward conversations about the problems a person brings. Sessions often look at thoughts and behaviors that keep someone stuck, the relationships that shape feelings, and everyday steps a person can try between meetings. Carolina uses approaches that are action-oriented and focused on values and small changes rather than long, abstract discussion.
Her background includes work with a wide range of issues tied to family of origin, caregiving strain, control and forgiveness. She also works with people affected by domestic violence, immigration stress, HIV/AIDS concerns, money problems, and post-traumatic stress. Guilt and shame are specifically listed among the areas she helps people address.
Carolina uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy in her work. That means conversations may include clarifying values, noticing unhelpful patterns, and trying concrete strategies to make daily life more workable. The approach is collaborative and practical.
Sessions are intended to help people manage current problems and take specific steps forward. Before booking, confirm the session formats offered. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first appointment.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting pulled into them. It focuses on identifying personal values and taking small actions that align with those values, which can help with persistent guilt or avoidance.Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative style that explores a person's own reasons for change. It can be useful when someone feels stuck or unsure about taking steps forward, including changes related to relationships or caregiving stress.
Carolina treats finding the right approach as a team effort. She will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That collaboration includes checking what is working and adjusting plans over time.
Session formats are not specified in the profile, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Those practical benefits can help support steady progress while managing everyday demands.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. The profile also lists guilt and shame among her focus areas.
How would she approach shame or guilt in sessions?
She uses practical, goal-focused methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to notice painful feelings and clarify values. Conversations often include trying small, concrete steps to reduce guilt's hold.
What is her professional background?
She has 4 years of professional experience working in clinical settings. Her work has included issues tied to family origin, caregiving stress, and post-traumatic stress.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and practices in that state.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.