Meet Alexandra MArtinez, MA, Doctoral Practicum Clinician
Alexandra Martinez, MA, Doctoral Practicum Clinician (She/Her)
Alexandra approaches her work with intention, presence, and a strong focus on creating meaningful therapeutic connections with adolescents and adults. She has experience supporting individuals in high-acuity and crisis settings. In her previous role at Be Well OC, she partnered with law enforcement to provide crisis intervention and support to individuals experiencing mental health emergencies, developing skills in providing calm, compassionate care during some of life’s most overwhelming moments.
Alexandra is a member of the LGBTQIA+ community and was drawn to providing LGBTQIA+ affirming care because of the importance of having spaces where people can show up authentically and feel supported in their identities. She is also fluent in Spanish, which allows her to provide therapy in Spanish and support clients who may feel more comfortable expressing themselves in their primary language.
In her clinical work, Alexandra has observed that many individuals struggle with feeling unseen or misunderstood, which can impact self-worth and relationships. She views therapy as a space where clients can feel genuinely heard and understood, often in ways they may not have experienced before. She prioritizes building a strong therapeutic relationship grounded in trust, authenticity, and a nonjudgmental environment, creating the safety needed for meaningful exploration and growth.
Alexandra helps clients feel safe and supported by showing up with consistency, empathy, and genuine curiosity. She takes the time to fully understand each person’s experience and creates an environment where clients are not rushed or pressured. Her goal is to help clients feel comfortable being their authentic selves while developing insight, strengthening coping skills, and working toward healing.
She particularly enjoys working with adolescents and adults, including individuals navigating identity exploration, self-acceptance, and the coming out process. Alexandra is passionate about building genuine connections with her clients and values being part of their growth and healing.
For those who may feel nervous about starting therapy, Alexandra emphasizes that this is completely normal. She understands that beginning therapy can feel like a big step and reassures clients that they will be met with support and care, without judgment, and that they can move at a pace that feels right for them. She is supervised by Dr. Katie Moore, PsyD (PSY #32941).