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Entry 078477New Mexico / United States

Nia Martinez

Nia Martinez, LCSW, LICSW

New Mexico 10 years in practice

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LICSW counselor - anxiety and grief

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  • CBT techniques
  • Mindful meditation
  • Focus on motivation

About Nia

LCSW and LICSW Nia Martinez has 10 years of clinical experience and practices in New Mexico. She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, parenting, trauma and abuse, anger, career issues, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. Sessions are conducted in English.

Nia uses evidence-based techniques to help people manage symptoms and develop practical skills. She draws on cognitive behavioral strategies and mindful meditation to help clients notice unhelpful thinking, try different behaviors, and learn calming practices. She frames sessions as a place to talk through current problems and test new ways of coping.

Her approach is straightforward. Sessions often include setting small goals, practicing new skills in session, and reviewing how those changes go in daily life. She pays attention to motivation and self-esteem when people feel stuck or overwhelmed. When grief or loss is the main issue, conversations focus on meaning, routines, and gradual re-engagement with daily life.

Nia has worked in settings that contributed to a decade of practical experience helping people navigate depression, anxiety, and stress-related problems. She aims to be direct and clear about techniques and next steps. Her work emphasizes learning tools that can be used between sessions to reduce symptoms and improve functioning.

To start, readers are asked to use the site’s matching process and schedule an initial session. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and location matters for fees.

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Evidence-based techniques and remote sessions

She commonly uses cognitive behavioral approaches and mindful meditation. Cognitive behavioral work helps people identify and test unhelpful thoughts and change patterns of behavior. Mindful meditation practices teach simple breathing and attention skills to reduce reactivity and manage stress.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will review symptoms, goals, and preferences and recommend strategies to try. Plans are adjusted based on what the person finds useful and what fits their daily life.

Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, cut travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. People often find it useful to try a few sessions and then adjust frequency or format so meetings work with work, caregiving, and other commitments.

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Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Experience

10+ years

Listed in

Washington, New Mexico, Nevada

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, parenting, trauma and abuse, anger, career issues, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her style uses evidence-based techniques like cognitive behavioral methods and mindful meditation. Sessions focus on practical skills, goal setting, and reviewing what works between meetings.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 10 years of professional work experience delivering mental health services.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices in New Mexico. She is licensed in Washington State and New Mexico.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions billed?

Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; fees vary with location.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

Nia Martinez

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