Ebony (Calm. Counseled. Thoughts., PLLC) Martinez
Counselor, Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
I aim to remain culturally sensitive and open to what is priority for you. I believe your voice has value & I'm ready to listen.
It amazes me how many individuals living with Anxiety, a type of Mood Disorder, Dissociation, and/or other effects of Trauma often feel misunderstood and under-represented. Gaining awareness of this issue feeds my desire to assist others through clinical mental health therapy and/or Christian counseling. Yes, advocating for wholesome mental health is a stance I am committed to assisting others with. I can’t tell you how often I’ve learned of a beautiful human who has isolated themselves, harmed themselves, and more because they felt unseen, misunderstood, or identified as neurodivergent. I’m open to seeing you. Yes, You! The person behind the mask. I started Calm. Counseled. Thoughts., because I wanted to express as loud as I can that…YOU MATTER.
Practice hours (EDT)
Accepts new patients after hospitalization for
- Manic episodes
- Severe depression
- Self-harming behavior
- Altered mental status or delirium
- Psychosis (delusions and hallucinations)
- Escalating reckless or impulsive behavior
- Severe emotional stress or trauma
Adjusts scheduling to accommodate new clients after their hospitalization.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Abuse
- Adoption
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Borderline Personality
- Burnout
- Childhood Abuse
- Cognitive Functioning
- Depression
- Life Transitions
- Peer Difficulties
- Perfectionism
- Performance Anxiety
- Personal Growth
- Personality Disorders
- Physical Stress
- Racial Identity
- Racial/Cultural Oppression or Trauma
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- Self-Esteem
- Social Anxiety
- Spiritual/Religious Concerns
- Trauma
- Women's Issues
Age groups
- Teens (13-17)
- Young adults (18-30)
Special groups
- Active duty military
- People in the foster care system
- People of color
- People with disabilities
- Veterans
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Family Therapy
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Christian Counseling
- Cognitive Restructuring
- Eclectic Approaches
- Faith-Based Therapy
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Behavior Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Remote options
- Voice
- Video
Payment options
$80 — $150per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – South Carolina
- Aetna – North Carolina
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – South Carolina
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – North Carolina
- Medcost – North Carolina
- In-network insurance
- Out-of-pocket
- Sliding scale
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Online
- Other
Credentials
Licenses
LCMHC Counselor Licensure
North Carolina Board of Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors
16830, North Carolina
LPC
South Carolina Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors and Psycho-Educational Specialists
9997, South Carolina
Certificates
National Certified Counselor - 1369643
National Board of Certified Counselors
I am trained in Trauma-informed therapy practices, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavior therapy, and more.
Education
Liberty University
EdD (Doctor of Education), 2024
I am a fully Licensed Clinical Mental Health Psychotherapist (LCMHC) (#16830) through the North Carolina Board of Licensed Clinical Mental Health .