- Years in practice
- 30
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- California
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Aldemar
Aldemar Martinez is a licensed clinical social worker with three decades of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, and parenting concerns. He speaks English and Spanish and works with people facing relationship strain, grief, anger, mood disorders, and questions about life purpose. Aldemar writes plainly and aims to make therapy feel practical and approachable for busy parents.
He emphasizes direct conversation and simple tools. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful patterns and trying small, doable changes.
Background and approach
He uses cognitive behavioral ideas to spot thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and then practices alternatives together. Aldemar also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice what matters to them and take steps toward those values even when feelings are hard. Attachment-based ideas guide conversations about how early bonds shape current relationships and parenting choices.
His style is client-centered: he listens first and follows the pace people set. He invites people to name strengths they already have and to experiment with new habits between sessions. That practical focus aims to make therapy useful day to day.
With experience across clinical settings in California, Aldemar blends structured techniques with a warm, conversational approach. He encourages practical planning for parenting challenges, addiction recovery steps, and coping with trauma or loss. He welcomes questions and helps people map the next small step.
To begin, he supports people who prefer work by phone, video, chat, or text messaging, and he accepts international clients.
What Aldemar works with
Everything Aldemar lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Aldemar helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Traumatic brain injury
- Young adult issues
Approaches Aldemar lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and online delivery
Aldemar commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy alongside client-centered work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck and then take actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and getting unstuck around parenting or addiction goals.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships influence current patterns. It is useful for people wanting to understand their reactions in close relationships or to change how they parent. Client-Centered Therapy keeps the focus on the person’s experience, letting the therapist follow the client’s pace and priorities.
Finding the right approach happens together. Aldemar will discuss options, try strategies, and adjust based on what fits the client’s needs, goals, and preferences. The process is collaborative and paced to what the person can handle.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to support different routines. Video lets people work face to face when convenient. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Chat and text are useful for ongoing feedback between meetings. These options make scheduling easier for parents and people with busy lives.
Questions people ask about Aldemar
What concerns does he help address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, depression, relationship and family problems, grief, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
How would you describe his therapy style?
Sessions are conversational and focused on practical steps. He listens first, then helps set small goals and practices new habits between meetings.
What is his background and experience?
He holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential and brings 30 years of experience in mental health work across clinical settings.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He practices in California and holds the LCSW credential noted as CA LCSW.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and he also accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
He meets via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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