Specialty Areas:

- Adjusting to Change and Life Transitions
- Childhood Trauma
- Emotional Intelligence
- Feelings of Inadequacy, Shame, and Worthlessness
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem and Self Worth Issues
- Trauma and PTSD
- Young Adult Transitions and Issues
- Values Clarification



Psychotherapist

Abril Martinez,

LPC-C

(she/her)

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Abril is a bilingual (Spanish/English), culturally sensitive psychotherapist who is passionate about working with diverse populations, nationalities and cultures. With 8 years of clinical experience, Abril brings an international perspective spanning multiple continents. She received her Master's Degree in psychoanalytic psychotherapy at Universidad Complutense of Madrid and a Master's Degree in Counseling from Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City. Abril has received continuing education and training in psychodynamic and contemporary approaches, allowing her to develop an integrative approach.  

Using a trauma-informed and attachment focused lens, Abril draws from psychodynamic, behavioral and solution-focused interventions. She appreciates the unique potential within each individual and enjoys supporting clients to address current issues that interfere with emotional and relational growth. Abril has always been curious about others, and believes in the beauty and containment of the therapeutic relationship as a catalyst for healing and wholeness.

Bio

Specialty/Interest Areas:

- Adjusting to Change and Life Transitions
- Childhood Trauma
- Emotional Intelligence
- Feelings of Inadequacy, Shame, and Worthlessness
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem and Self Worth Issues
- Trauma and PTSD
- Young Adult Transitions and Issues
- Values Clarification
- EMDR Trained


I value the subjective experience developed in therapy, the personal battles, growth and development I achieved in my own therapeutic path, which drove me to pursue a career as a psychotherapist. I wanted to find a way to offer to others what I found to be healing for myself. I also valued the responsibility that comes with being a mental health provider, you can give voice to social needs, provide psychoeducation and information to contribute to a better understanding of mental health.

1. What attracted you to being a psychotherapist?

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My approach with clients is initially based on establishing a trusting relationship, being curious about the client, listening and understanding what is making them come to therapy at this moment. I take my time, and I try to be sensitive to the client's timing as well, to develop a safe space for the therapy process to begin. I share with my clients the importance of their presence in therapy. I work with what they bring into the session, it’s a moment for themselves, to process, to be listened to, to be seen, it's their space and I am there to help them work towards healing, acceptance, growth and/or change. 

2. How would you describe your approach with your clients? 

“I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become.¨

–(Carl Jung).

3. What's your favorite quote about mental health? 

When I was starting my professional path I was very surprised by mental illness, understanding pathology and the many ways in which people could be affected in their daily lives, their relationships and their emotional experience. After years of experience, what mostly surprises me as a psychotherapist is the human aspect of it, no titles, no labels, no pathology. The ways in which I have seen people move forward, keep going and deal with whatever life brings to them has been surprising and enriching for my practice. 

4. What has surprised you the most about being a psychotherapist?

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