Martina Cisneros
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
About Martina
As a licensed therapist in California and Texas, I bring over two decades of experience supporting individuals through complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on creating affirming, culturally responsive spaces for diverse clients, with specialized expertise in addressing depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, grief and loss.
I am an LGBTQ+ ally who provides LGBTQ+ affirming care in a welcoming, inclusive and judgment-free space where every individual can feel respected, supported and accepted.
I am deeply committed to supporting individuals navigating challenging life transitions, identity exploration, and personal growth. My approach honors each person’s unique experiences, with a particular focus on multicultural concerns, women’s issues, sexuality, and life transitions/challenges.
My therapeutic style emphasizes compassionate, collaborative healing. I draw from evidence-based practices to help clients develop self-love, improve communication, overcome isolation, and rediscover personal purpose. Whether you’re struggling with workplace stress, relationship patterns, or seeking deeper self-understanding, I’m dedicated to walking alongside you with empathy and professional guidance.
In my free time I enjoy gardening, baking/cooking, reading, dancing, snow skiing, singing, exploring new cultures, traveling, camping, kayaking, volunteering, community involvement, crafting, writing and spending time with my family, grandchildren and friends.
What Martina helps with
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
How Martina works
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “She let's me yap about what is bothering me and still is able to provide insightful advice that makes me realize what is thats making me so upset. She really is a great listener”
- “I have always appreciated Martina’s insights and perspective. She encourages me and allows me to see new options when dealing with a problem. She is very competent and easy to talk with. I have greatly benefitted from her expertise.”
- “Martina is a very skilled therapist that caring, honest and very knowledgeable.<br /> She challenges you when appropriate in a kind way, and she helps you with your issues or concerns, and do not diminishes them even if in your mind they seem small.”
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- “She is very easy to talk to, great at listening and offering perspective”
- “After 3 sessions, I feel like I’m starting to ask questions about myself and think about what has been holding me back in certain areas in my life. Martina is kind and patient, asks questions and helps me see things from different perspectives, while also giving me insight on why I might feel or think in certain ways.”
- “Martina is fantastic! I was comfortable with her from the beginning; she is easy to open up to. She is incredibly knowledgeable and resourceful. She's supportive and comforting, insightful and sends thought provoking worksheets to help. I'm only 2 sessions in but i do feel like this will turn into a beneficial and productive working relationship for me, which is what i have been looking for.”
- “A soft welcome to therapy”
- “she is an amazing therapist and a great listener someone who can help when your struggling to find the correct words”
- “Martina is a very experienced therapist. She is always professional, listens intently, and offers valuable insights.”
- “Great therapist, would recommend her for anyone that is in need of a therapist!”
- “Martina is very easy to talk with. She keeps me on track with my goals and sends relevant worksheets in between visits.”
- “Martina is wonderful! I was nervous as I have never done therapy before and she was like a wise aunt helping me through my struggles! She is so supportive and helped me make connections that were right in front of me. I would highly recommend Martina!”
- “I absolutely love my experience with Martina. Very straightforward and kind and very understanding. Always sending me resources between sessions and very responsive. Such an amazing experience and she has been VERY HELPFUL!”
- “I love how I was able to choose a therapist based on what I was looking for. And I love how flexible she is to work with my goals as they shift week to week.”
- “Best therapist I’ve ever had. Highly recommend.”
These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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