Ava Martinez, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Ava Martinez

Focus areas

Anxiety

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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In-network insurances

Aetna

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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance

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

Popular visit reasons

Anxiety

Cognitive Therapy

Depression

Marriage Counseling

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Worry

Anxiety

Cognitive Therapy

Depression

Marriage Counseling

Education and background

Practice names

Ava Martinez Marriage and Family Therapy

Education and training

Golden Gate University, Master's in Counseling Psychology

NPI number

1700445962

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Frequently asked questions

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What practice does Ava Martinez work with?

Ava Martinez works with Ava Martinez Marriage and Family Therapy.

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.