Alejandro Martinez
(He/Him/His)
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
I strive to create a warm, inclusive, welcoming environment to allow clients to express themselves openly and honestly without judgment.
My clinical background and training includes working with individuals of Latin American descent, undocumented immigrants and refugees, undergraduate and graduate students, multicultural counseling, sex therapy, and the LGBTQ+ community. Therapy can be a scary thought, but it is a space for you to find yourself again and experience life. I am aware of the stigma of seeking mental health support, and I know taking the first step to come to therapy can be difficult. We walk through the world holding many different experiences that make us unique: race, gender, sexual orientation, and more. I help my clients allow themselves permission to feel their feelings and walk forward. It is easy to get stuck in the stressors of growing up bilingual and/or bicultural. I believe therapy deserves a person-centered approach. I like to incorporate a range of evidence-based techniques to best meet your individual needs with the understanding that you are more than your symptoms and live a full life. I understand that at the intersections of our identities, we can find power, growth, and personal resilience to continue the compassionate work and love our communities are founded on.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Academic Concerns
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Burnout
- Childhood Abuse
- College and School Placement
- Conflict Resolution
- Depression
- Gender Identity
- Grief and Loss
- Immigration/Acculturation
- Intimacy Concerns
- Life Transitions
- Loneliness/Isolation
- Men's Issues
- Peer Difficulties
- Personal Growth
- Phobia
- Polyamorous relationship
- Racial Identity
- Racial/Cultural Oppression or Trauma
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- School Concerns
- Sexual Concerns
- Sexual Identity
- Social Anxiety
Age groups
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
Special groups
- Body positivity
- Immigrants
- People of color
- People who are bisexual
- People who identify as gay
- People who identify as lesbian
- People who identify as non-binary
- People who identify as queer
- Transgender
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Assessment/Evaluation
- Individual Therapy
- Behavior Modification
Treatments
- Behavior Therapy
- Interpersonal Therapy
- Culturally-Sensitive Therapy
- Exposure Therapy
- Feminist Therapy
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Systematic Desensitization
- Social Skills Training
- Narrative Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Brief Psychotherapy
- Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE)
Remote options
- Voice
- Video
Payment options
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – Ohio
- Anthem – Ohio
- Buckeye Community Health Plan – Ohio
- CareSource – Ohio
- Cigna – Ohio
- Medical Mutual – Ohio
- Molina – Ohio
- Optum – Ohio
- Oscar – Ohio
- United Health Care – Ohio
- Documentation provided for patient filling
- In-network insurance
- Single case agreement
- Out-of-network insurance
- Out-of-pocket
- Sliding scale
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Health Savings Account
Credentials
Licenses
Licensed Independent Social Worker
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board
I.2304416, Ohio
Education
Washington University in St. Louis
BA (Bachelor of Arts), 2017
Major in Psychological & Brain Sciences, Minor in Spanish
Washington University in St. Louis
MSW (Master of Social Work), 2018
Concentration in Mental Health, Specialization in Sexual Health Education.