FindADHDTherapists

The therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp and we will earn a commission if you use our link - at no cost to you.

LCSW

William Martinez, LCSW

  • Experience15 years
  • LocationCalifornia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesAttachment-Based Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • LanguagesEnglish and Spanish
View booking options

Check the available next steps for working with William online.

About William

William Martinez is an LCSW with 15 years of clinical experience working with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, intimacy-related concerns, depression, addictions, LGBT issues, family dynamics, trauma and abuse, eating and sleeping problems, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.

Background and approach

He draws on a wide range of therapeutic tools to help clients clarify what they are facing and to build practical strategies for moving forward. He emphasizes collaboration and realistic interventions, especially for couples and families who are struggling with communication, misconnection, or major life transitions such as loss and separation.

William integrates attachment-informed perspectives with cognitive and skills-based therapies to address emotional regulation, relational patterns, and concrete behavior change. He also brings experience supporting youth who identify as LGBT and families caring for children with heightened fear or anger.

Fluent in English and Spanish and licensed in California as LCSW 66399, he offers a pragmatic, compassionate style aimed at helping people reduce distress and strengthen relationships through achievable steps and evidence-informed methods.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Support

William uses Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationship patterns influence current connections, helping clients recognize and shift interaction habits that contribute to distress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical tools for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and many everyday challenges. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness for people who struggle with intense emotions or relationship volatility.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist works with each client to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and then adjusts the blend of methods over time to find what helps most. This collaborative planning supports steady progress and keeps therapy aligned with real-life priorities.

Online sessions are delivered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These formats make it simpler to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and engage in regular skills practice between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
He works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy problems, grief, depression, addictions, trauma and ADHD among other areas.
What is the general therapeutic style and approach?
The style is collaborative and pragmatic, blending attachment-informed perspectives with cognitive and skills-based therapies to create concrete, achievable plans.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 15 years of experience working with individuals, couples, youth, and families in crisis and through significant life transitions.
What credentials and location are on record?
He is licensed as LCSW in California with license number CA LCSW 66399 and practices from California.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
In what session formats can clients meet with him?
Clients can connect via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How is cost handled for sessions?
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 working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English, Spanish

What William can help with

William Martinez works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, and depression.

William works with adults, youth, and their families when in crises and experiencing pain.

William works with individuals who have experienced trauma, depression and anxiety.

How William approaches therapy

William's clinical approaches include Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Gottman Method, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

William is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in California.