Prof. Yovanna Martinez, LMHC, MD, LCPC
Practical, bilingual support for stressed parents
Book with Yovanna- Years in practice
- 25
- Credentials
- LMHC, MD, LCPC
- Licensed in
- Florida, Maryland
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Family conflicts
- Focus
- Grief
About Yovanna
Prof. Yovanna Martinez welcomes parents who are juggling stress, sleep problems, parenting strain, or grief and want straightforward help. She is a licensed mental health counselor and holds LMHC, MD, and LCPC credentials.
She speaks English and Spanish and brings 25 years of experience to conversations about real-life pressures. Her style is direct and caring. Sessions focus on what is happening now and practical steps that fit a busy schedule.
Background and approach
She listens first, then helps set clear goals that match each person's needs and values. Martinez blends talk-based methods with skills practice. She uses client-centered techniques to follow each person's lead.
She also draws on cognitive behavioral and mindfulness approaches to change unhelpful thinking and build calm, day-to-day habits. She has worked with people facing anxiety, depression, trauma and substance use challenges. She also helps with relationship stress, LGBT concerns, ADHD, anger, career questions, and compassion fatigue.
Her background includes long-term clinical work in Florida and she is comfortable supporting English- and Spanish-speaking clients. When someone is ready to begin, she helps shape a plan that fits their schedule and goals. The first conversations focus on what matters most and on a few small steps to try between sessions.
The emphasis stays on practical progress and on what the parent wants to achieve.
What Yovanna works with
Everything Yovanna lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Yovanna helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Immigration issues
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Yovanna lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches for online parenting support
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building trust so the parent leads the pace and topics. This approach helps when someone needs space to talk through what feels overwhelming and decide goals on their own terms.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts affect behavior and mood. In online sessions this can mean identifying stressful thinking patterns about parenting or work and practicing small behavioral experiments between meetings.
Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing skills to reduce stress and improve sleep. Short daily exercises can be assigned and reviewed during virtual check-ins to build steadier habits.
Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will ask about priorities, try methods that fit a parent's life, and adjust plans based on what helps most. Clients are invited to give feedback so sessions stay useful and focused on real goals.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for in-depth conversations and practicing skills together. Phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text messaging allow brief check-ins and coaching between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy parenting schedule.
Questions people ask about Yovanna
What concerns does this therapist address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, trauma and abuse, sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and related life changes.
What is the therapeutic style and approach?
Her work is client-centered and practical. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to change unhelpful thoughts and build coping habits.
What is her professional background?
She brings 25 years of professional experience working with people on stress, mood, trauma, and addiction concerns.
Which credentials and location apply to this therapist?
She holds LMHC, MD, and LCPC credentials and is licensed in Florida.
Which languages are supported and are international clients possible?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available online?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as possible ways to meet.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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