Haiza Martínez, LCSW

Hi, I’m Haiza Martinez, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and therapist based in California. I believe healing is not just about managing symptoms—it’s about discovering the authentic, resilient self beneath: the version of you that can navigate life’s challenges with confidence, maintain meaningful relationships, and honor your values while setting healthy boundaries. I’m passionate about supporting women navigating intense emotions, challenging relationships, and major life transitions, especially Latinas and those managing Borderline Personality, Obsessive-Compulsive Personality, ADHD, or other neurodivergent and personality disorders. If you’re struggling with anxiety, rejection, abandonment, depression or setting healthy boundaries, you are seen, heard, and valued here.

I approach therapy with warmth, empathy, and a commitment to building a genuine connection. My therapeutic approach is humanistic and client-centered. I blend modalities such as Narrative Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Mentalization, Mindfulness, and Solution-Focused Therapy to help you identify and overcome old patterns and embrace a life of stability, authenticity, and hope. Whether you’re navigating high-conflict relationships, codependency, or the impact of emotionally immature parents, I’m here to walk beside you on your journey toward healing.

As a late-diagnosed neurodivergent daughter of Cuban immigrants, I understand the challenges of feeling misunderstood, out of place, and rejected. My personal experiences with trauma, chronic illness, and chronic pain deepen my empathy and enrich my trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and strengths-based approach. My clients often struggle with impulsivity, emotional regulation, sadness, and feelings of emptiness. Yet, they also love deeply, care for others, and possess remarkable creativity and resilience. Yet, they also love deeply, care for others, and possess remarkable creativity and resilience. If you are ready to transform life’s challenges into growth opportunities, we may be a good fit.

In our sessions, you can expect a warm, inclusive space where you will laugh, challenge perspectives, change patterns, and heal. Healing doesn’t have to be heavy all the time—we can find light even in the midst of our struggles. I believe humor, curiosity, and celebrating small victories are essential parts of the healing process, and I strive to bring these elements into our work together. If you’re ready to strengthen your emotional resilience, set healthy boundaries, and embrace the real you, I’d be honored to support you on that path.

Take the first step toward a life where you feel empowered, understood, and capable of meaningful change. Reach out via text or email to check availability—I’m here when you’re ready to begin.