Aldemar Martinez, LCSW

California · 30 years in practice

Aldemar Martinez is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in California who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression, and relationship or family concerns.

License and registration

LCSW, California: 86412 · expires October 2026
NPI: 1891709010 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 30
Languages: English, Spanish

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About Aldemar

Aldemar Martinez is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in California who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression, and relationship or family concerns. He works with people experiencing grief, parenting strain, intimacy and communication problems, mood disorders, and questions about life purpose. Aldemar offers sessions in English and Spanish and takes international clients as well.

He keeps sessions straightforward and focused. He helps people name their emotions, notice patterns, and practice new ways of responding.

Background and approach

He uses tried methods such as Emotionally-Focused Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy alongside cognitive behavioral tools. Conversations aim to be practical and relevant to daily life. With about 30 years of experience, he draws on a long history of working in mental health settings.

His training includes social work and clinical experience that inform how he approaches trauma, addiction, and complicated grief. He emphasizes the role of attachment and connection when people struggle with intimacy or codependency. In sessions he uses a client-centered stance that encourages people to tell their story and discover their own strengths.

He also incorporates strategies to change unhelpful thinking and behavior when that is useful. The approach blends emotion-focused work with practical exercises people can try between meetings. People who choose Aldemar can expect a calm, direct style and a focus on real-life change.

He supports those coping with co-morbid conditions, mood swings, ADHD, or addiction, and helps people work through separation, domestic violence histories, or end-of-life concerns. The goal is clearer emotion, steadier behavior, and better daily functioning.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Aldemar lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Trauma and abuse
Parenting issues
Depression
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Bipolar disorder
ADHD
Attachment issues
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Communication problems
Dependent personality
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Family problems
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Traumatic brain injury
Young adult issues

Approaches Aldemar names

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Online support

Emotion and Action in Online Therapy

Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people identify and shift the emotions that keep them stuck. It focuses on the emotional experience in the moment and can help with intimacy, grief, and relationship pain. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches people to notice thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them, then take actions that match their values; it is often used for anxiety, trauma responses, and addiction. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early connection patterns shape current relationships and helps people develop new ways of relating to others.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Aldemar will listen to your goals and try methods that fit your needs. He collaborates with people to adjust the mix of emotion-focused exploration and practical exercises based on progress and preference.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy easier to fit into life. Video is useful for full conversation and visual cues, phone can work well if bandwidth is limited, and messaging lets people check in or do shorter check-ins between meetings. These options give flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels while keeping the focus on the therapeutic work.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Aldemar help with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, addictions, trauma, grief, relationship and family issues, parenting concerns, and problems with intimacy and self-esteem.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His style is calm and direct, focused on helping people name emotions and develop practical habits. Sessions mix listening, emotion-focused work, and skills practice.

What is his professional background?

He is a licensed clinical social worker with about 30 years of experience in mental health work and clinical practice.

Where is he located and what are his credentials?

He practices from California and holds the credential LCSW, which stands for licensed clinical social worker.

Are sessions available in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and he also accepts international clients.

What session formats are offered?

He meets with clients via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to offer flexible ways to connect.

How are costs handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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