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Ava Martinez, LMFT

Ava Martinez, LMFT

Psychotherapist
CA
Hi, I’m Ava, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California specializing in OCD and related disorders. I help individuals manage intrusive thoughts, compulsions, and anxiety while also navigating the complex systems and identity-related stressors that contribute to individual mental health. OCD can feel overwhelming and relentless, leaving you stuck in cycles that are hard to escape. It may also leave you with thoughts that feel deeply shameful and taboo. You might wonder if therapy will actually work. Fortunately, OCD is highly treatable and—with the right approach—real change is possible.
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100% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
100% of patients waited less than 30 minutes
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What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

About Ava Martinez

Focus areas

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) Therapy
Pediatric Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Anxiety
LGBTQ+ Counseling
Social Anxiety
Cultural Diversity Issues
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Clientele seen

Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Exposure Response Prevention
Art Therapy
Feminist
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Humanistic

Identity

Gender

Non-binary

Sexuality

Lesbian

Faith

Nonreligious

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx, White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Ava Martinez

Hi, I’m Ava, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California specializing in OCD and related disorders. I help individuals manage intrusive thoughts, compulsions, and anxiety while also navigating the complex systems and identity-related stressors that contribute to individual mental health. OCD can feel overwhelming and relentless, leaving you stuck in cycles that are hard to escape. It may also leave you with thoughts that feel deeply shameful and taboo. You might wonder if therapy will actually work. Fortunately, OCD is highly treatable and—with the right approach—real change is possible.

What should a new client know about working with you?

I use evidence-based treatments like Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), alongside ACT and CBT to help you face challenges and reduce compulsions in a way that feels manageable. My style is warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental—balancing practical tools with a deep understanding of your unique identity and experiences.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

My intention is to practice with humility and curiosity. Part of this is bearing in mind that while I have expertise and experience in providing mental healthcare, my clients are experts on their own life experiences and histories and therapy is most successful when it is treated as a collaborative effort between therapist and client. I am committed to practicing trauma-informed and culturally competent care while getting to know each client's life history and current challenges. My goal, as your therapist, is to work with you to create the roadmap to achieving a better quality of life. While I can't build it for you, my goal is for our work to leave you feeling empowered to build it yourself, with me alongside you every step of the way offering support, humor, and (reasonable) challenges. If you’re ready to feel more in control and less held back by OCD, I’d be honored to support you. Together, we’ll work toward enhanced freedom, flexibility, and a life that feels more like your own.

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  • Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay

Popular visit reasons

Anxiety
Anxiety Disorder
Childhood Trauma
Depression
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) Therapy
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Therapy
Anxiety
Anxiety Disorder
Childhood Trauma
Depression

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • Golden Gate University, Master's in Counseling Psychology

NPI number

1700445962

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5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Ava Martinez generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Ava Martinez's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

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What are common reasons for patients to see Ava Martinez?

Ava Martinez frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Ava Martinez on their profile.

What languages does Ava Martinez speak?

Ava Martinez speaks English.

How do patients rate Ava Martinez in reviews?

1 patients have reviewed Ava Martinez. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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