Alejandro Martinez

’m an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist passionate about helping individuals and families navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, and stress. I use evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT, Schema Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to create a supportive, collaborative, and nonjudgmental space for clients.

As a bilingual English and Spanish therapist, I’m especially passionate about providing culturally sensitive care and increasing access to mental health support for diverse communities. I bring a warm, client-centered approach and value helping people feel heard, empowered, and supported in their growth.

Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee at Sentio Counseling Center (2023-09 – 2024-09)

• Managed a caseload of up to 15 clients, utilizing weekly pre-session surveys to assess client distress levels
• Tracked clients' progress throughout treatment, with the majority of clients reporting a significant reduction in distress through their survey responses
• Collaborated in individual, group, and triadic supervision sessions to refine treatment planning, client advocacy, crisis management, and therapeutic interventions.
• Engaged in deliberate practice, enhancing proficiency in treating anxiety, depression, substance use, relationship issues, and grief using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), DBT, Schema Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.

Graduate Peer Educator at Project OCEAN, CSU Long Beach (2022-08 – 2023-08)

• Lead 2-hour QPR suicide prevention trainings for students, faculty, and on-campus staff.
• Facilitated weekly peer connection groups, empowering students with coping skills, mental health resources, and stress management techniques to improve overall well-being.
• Mentor students on mental health topics, community resources, suicide prevention trainings, and work tasks.
• Created culturally inclusive social media content to reduce mental health stigma and promote mental health awareness across multiple demographics.

English/Spanish Family Mentor at Phoenix House California (2021-12 – 2022-07)

• Developed and led psychoeducational trainings on positive communication, time management, and coping skills for parents looking to foster improved relationships with their adolescents.
• Designed and facilitated family connection groups, encouraging open discussions and strengthening family dynamics for at-risk families.
• Delivered socioemotional education to K-12 students, increasing emotional intelligence and resilience in children and teens.
• Strengthened rapport with the Latine community by sharing personal experiences and offering bilingual support, increasing client engagement and trust.

Peer Connector at National Alliance on Mental Illness (2020-03 – 2021-02)

• Maintained a caseload of 15 clients (Ages 18+), conducting weekly one-hour phone sessions to provide emotional support and mental health guidance through motivational interviewing.
• Documented client progress and outcomes, contributing to ongoing program development and improvement of peer support services.

M.S. in Counseling Psychology / Associate Marriage and Family Therapist – California State University, Long Beach (2024-07)

B.A. in Psychological Sciences – University of California, Irvine (2021-06)