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Aldemar Martinez, LCSW

  • Experience30 years
  • LocationCalifornia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy
  • LanguagesEnglish and Spanish
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About Aldemar

Aldemar Martinez is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in California who brings three decades of experience to clients facing a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related challenges.

Background and approach

He combines longstanding clinical practice with a human-centered perspective, encouraging clients to tap into their own strengths while addressing patterns that interfere with well-being. His approach draws on several evidence-informed methods - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based work, Emotionally-Focused techniques, and client-centered principles - to tailor care to each person’s situation.

He emphasizes identifying unhelpful habits, exploring relational and attachment patterns, and building practical strategies that fit daily life. Bilingual in English and Spanish, he supports clients across different backgrounds and accepts international clients, offering flexible session formats including video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging.

Aldemar frames therapy as a collaborative process and invites individuals to take active steps toward clearer priorities, healthier routines, and more meaningful connections.

Integrating proven approaches in online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify their values, notice unhelpful thoughts without being controlled by them, and take committed action toward meaningful goals. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and challenges where avoidance or rigid thinking are present. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to distress, offering practical strategies to build healthier habits and manage symptoms such as depression, mood instability, or addictive behaviors. Attachment-Based Therapy explores relational patterns formed in close relationships and helps people understand how those patterns affect current connections and emotional responses, which can be useful for intimacy-related issues, communication problems, and family dynamics.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist works with each client to assess needs, preferences, and goals, blending methods when helpful and adjusting the plan over time so the work remains relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to maintain continuity of care across locations. These formats allow licensed professionals to provide consistent, ongoing support and practical tools while accommodating different communication styles and daily routines.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Aldemar commonly address?
He works with a broad range of issues such as stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family difficulties, grief, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related mood and intimacy concerns.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He practices in a human-centered, collaborative manner that emphasizes clients' strengths and personal values while combining practical skills work with deeper relational exploration.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 30 years of experience in mental health practice, drawing on long-term clinical work to inform treatment choices and interventions.
What credentials and location information apply?
He is a licensed clinical social worker - CA LCSW 86412 - based in California.
Which languages and international options are available?
He offers services in English and Spanish and accepts international clients for remote sessions.
In what session formats does he work?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualityTraumatic brain injuryYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English, Spanish

What Aldemar can help with

Aldemar Martinez works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and depression.

How Aldemar approaches therapy

Aldemar's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Aldemar is a Certified Trauma Professional and uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as a primary theoretical approach to trauma.

Experience and training

Aldemar is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in California.