Claudia Martinez, LCSW, VA | Psychotherapist

About Claudia Martinez

Focus areas

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling

Teen Violence

Coping Mechanism Development

Relationship Struggles

Therapy For Chronic Pain / Illness

Divorce Counseling

Stress

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Individuals

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Art Therapy

Person-Centered

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Play Therapy

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Getting to know Claudia Martinez

Welcome! I am a bilingual therapist, and I bring a culturally grounded, compassionate lens to my work with individuals from all walks of life. I have extensive experience across a wide range of evidence-based and insight-oriented modalities, and I tailor therapy to meet you exactly where you are. My goal is to ensure you feel genuinely seen and heard, and create a space that is safe. No matter your background or what brings you to therapy, you deserve support that feels affirming and effective. My role is to walk beside you as you explore healing, growth, and meaningful change. My approach I would describe myself as an eclectic therapist as I draw from multiple theoretical orientations and techniques. I use psychodynamic principles to help uncover early relational patterns, unconscious beliefs, and internal dynamics that may be influencing your present experience. I also like to integrate mindfulness-based strategies to guide individuals in exploring and processing challenging emotions, empowering them to develop healthier coping mechanisms. For many years, I have specialized in Cognitive Processing Therapy —particularly with Veterans working through trauma-related symptoms. My approach is always trauma-informed, collaborative, and culturally sensitive, focusing on helping clients process and shift painful beliefs rooted in traumatic experiences. My focus I work well with adults and teens facing challenges related to trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. If you feel stuck in painful patterns, weighed down by unresolved experiences, or overwhelmed by self-critical thoughts, I’m here to help. My clients often seek clarity, connection, and emotional relief—and I tailor our work to support those goals at your own pace. Whether you're navigating identity, grief, family conflict, or low self-worth, you deserve to be supported with care and respect.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Teen Violence

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - Virginia

Education and training

Smith College, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1932783628

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Claudia Martinez?

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What practice does Claudia Martinez work with?

Claudia Martinez works with Rula Health - Virginia.

What are common reasons for patients to see Claudia Martinez?

Claudia Martinez frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Claudia Martinez on their profile.