Lizette Martinez, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Lizette Martinez

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Groups

Treatment approaches

Attachment-based

Culturally Sensitive

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

EMDR

Compassion Focused

Intervention

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Getting to know Lizette Martinez

I’m Lizette Martinez (she/her/ella), a Licensed Clinical Social Worker offering therapy in San Francisco and online throughout California. I work with teens, adults, and families, and I also provide group therapy. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in respect for your experiences, culture, and strengths. Together, we’ll explore what’s keeping you feeling stuck and work toward meaningful changes at a pace that feels right for you. I support people navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, suicidal thoughts, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I have a particular interest in women’s mental health, including pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experiences, and incorporate EMDR when appropriate. As a Mexican-American woman fluent in English and Spanish, I value creating a space where you can feel understood and bring all parts of yourself. I earned my bachelor’s degree from San Francisco State University and my master’s degree in social work, with a focus on clinical behavioral health, from UC Berkeley. Originally from Los Angeles, I’ve called the Bay Area home since 2018. You don’t need to have everything figured out before starting therapy. We can begin with what matters most to you.

What should a new client know about working with you?

My style is warm, engaged, and collaborative. I make space for you to feel heard and understood, while also helping you notice patterns, explore difficult experiences, and practice new ways of responding. There’s room for honesty, humor, and being yourself—you don’t need to arrive with the “right” words. I tailor therapy to your needs, drawing from EMDR, relational approaches, and practical tools for managing emotions and stress. I consider how your relationships, culture, identity, and life circumstances shape your experience. In our first sessions, we’ll talk about what brings you to therapy, what you hope will change, and what helps you feel supported. We’ll set goals together and check in along the way. You can expect me to be curious, thoughtful, and direct when it’s helpful, while respecting your pace and readiness. I welcome feedback so we can make our work meaningful to you.

In-network insurances

Popular visit reasons

Depression

New Patient Visit

Nightmares

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Teen Violence

Young Adult Issues

Depression

New Patient Visit

Nightmares

Psychotherapy

Office location

Lizette Martinez, LCSW also offers online video visits for patients

Sana Therapy

999 Sutter St, Suite 201, San Francisco, CA 94109

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Education and background

Practice names

Sana Therapy

Education and training

University of California, Berkeley, Master's in Clinical Behavioral Health Social Work
San Francisco State University (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1184282998

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Lizette Martinez?

Generally, Lizette Martinez has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Lizette Martinez's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Lizette Martinez accepting new patients?

Lizette Martinez generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Lizette Martinez's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Lizette Martinez accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Lizette Martinez online?

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What practice does Lizette Martinez work with?

Lizette Martinez works with Sana Therapy.

Where is Lizette Martinez's office located?

Lizette Martinez has 3 office locations, including in Markleeville and San Francisco, view full addresses on Lizette Martinez's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Lizette Martinez?

Lizette Martinez frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Lizette Martinez on their profile.