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- identity and gender
- intimacy and sexuality
- trauma and grief
About Anuja
LCSW in Illinois with 25 years of practice, Anuja Martinez focuses on relationship concerns, trauma and identity-related challenges. She works with adults and young adults on issues such as grief, intimacy, and the stress of fitting in at work or in community spaces. Anuja lists LGBT, relationship, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues among her main specialties. Sessions are in English and she does not accept international clients.
Anuja approaches therapy without forcing people into neat categories. She listens and asks direct questions rather than sitting in silence. Her style is described as straightforward, curious, and human; she may challenge clients when it seems helpful and bring humor into sessions. She emphasizes helping people stay themselves while working on change.
She has particular experience with transgender, nonbinary, gender-nonconforming, and gender-expansive individuals and intends clients not to have to explain or defend their identities. Anuja also addresses issues related to BDSM, kink and alternative sex culture, polyamory and non-monogamous relationships, and intimacy-related sexual concerns.
Additional focus areas include body image, caregiver stress, domestic violence, immigration-related concerns, multicultural issues, prejudice and discrimination, forgiveness, self-love, sexual assault and sexual dysfunction. Her long experience informs how she approaches complex, overlapping problems.
Practical next steps involve using the site’s matching process. Sessions are arranged after completing a short questionnaire and scheduling a first meeting. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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How evidence-based methods guide online sessions
Many therapists who describe their work as using evidence-based therapeutic techniques draw on methods that focus on processing trauma and improving relationship patterns. Trauma-focused approaches help people name what happened, reduce distressing reactions, and build skills for managing triggers. Relationship-focused techniques look at how interactions and expectations affect closeness and help people change unhelpful patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with the client to identify goals and try methods that fit the client’s needs and preferences. Adjustments are made as sessions clarify what helps most.
Confirm the exact session formats before you book, since the biography does not list formats explicitly. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and reduce travel time. Talk with the therapist during the matching process about practical arrangements so sessions work with your daily routine and communication needs.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She focuses on LGBT issues, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related concerns. Additional areas include body image, caregiver stress, and sexual health topics.
How does she approach therapy?
Her style is straightforward, curious, and conversational. She listens, asks direct questions, may challenge when helpful, and uses occasional humor.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of clinical experience working with adults and young adults on identity, trauma, relationships, and life transitions.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds an LCSW and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
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