Online Individual Therapy for Adults in Washington

Finding time to prioritize your mental health can be difficult when life feels increasingly demanding. Online therapy makes it possible to receive support from the comfort and privacy of your home or another confidential location, without the time and inconvenience of traveling to an office.

Dr. Belen Martinez provides individual telehealth therapy in English and Spanish to young adults and adults throughout Washington State. Sessions are conducted through a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform. To participate, you will need a computer, tablet, or smartphone, a reliable internet connection, and a private space where you feel comfortable talking.

Clients must be physically located in Washington State at the time of each appointment.

How Individual Therapy Can Help

People begin therapy for many different reasons. You may be experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma-related symptoms, relationship difficulties, stress, grief, or a significant life transition. You may also feel stuck in patterns you have tried to change on your own or simply want to understand yourself more deeply.

Therapy offers a supportive and nonjudgmental space to explore your experiences, process emotions, clarify your goals, and better understand the patterns influencing how you think, feel, behave, and relate to others. It can help you develop more effective coping strategies, strengthen relationships, increase self-compassion, and make changes that align with the life you want to build.

You do not need to have a particular diagnosis or be in crisis to benefit from therapy. Many people seek therapy for personal growth, increased self-awareness, greater emotional flexibility, or support navigating an important decision or transition.

A Collaborative Therapeutic Relationship

The relationship between a client and therapist is an important part of effective psychotherapy. Feeling understood, respected, and comfortable enough to speak openly can create the foundation for meaningful change.

Dr. Martinez values the relationships she develops with her clients and approaches therapy with empathy, curiosity, and respect. Her style is collaborative and individually tailored, helping clients better understand their experiences, recognize their strengths, and find their own voice.

An Individualized Approach

Dr. Martinez tailors therapy to each client’s unique needs, experiences, and goals. Her approach is collaborative, empathic, and grounded primarily in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She also integrates evidence-based techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness-based interventions, trauma-informed care, and relational approaches.

Areas of Focus

Dr. Martinez works with young adults and adults experiencing concerns related to:

• Anxiety and chronic worry

• Attachment and relationship patterns

• Bipolar disorder

• Career concerns

• Caregiver stress

• Coping skills

• Depression

• Emotional regulation

• Family and relationship difficulties

• Grief and loss

• Life transitions

• Personal growth

• Pregnancy, postpartum, and perinatal mental health

• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

• Self-esteem and self-criticism

• Stress management

• Trauma and abuse

• Women’s mental health

• Work-life balance

• Workplace stress and conflict