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Dr. Martinez

Licensed Clinical Psychologist, President Polaris Behavioral Health Services
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Adjustment Disorder, Grief,
Insurance: BlueCross and BlueShield, Aetna, Optum, Self Pay

Introduction

Dr. Martinez is a licensed clinical psychologist and is the founder and President of Polaris Behavioral Health Services. Dr. Martinez enjoys working with children, adolescents, and adults, individuals, couples, and families. She is driven by a strong passion for providing outreach and services to traditionally marginalized and underserved populations. Dr. Martinez practices from a trauma informed, culturally aware, and person-centered approach. She has a strong foundation working with CBT and other empirically supported therapeutic modalities. She works with individuals, couples, and families. Dr. Martinez utilizes a strength-based approach in her clinical work. Dr. Martinez is currently accepting new teletherapy clients.

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY Black/African American

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Highlights

  • Telehealth appointments
  • Accepts insurance

Licenses

  • Psy. D. #071.009420 (IL)

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Families

Communities

  • Military/Veterans
  • Racial Justice/Equity
  • Recovery
  • Lesbian, Gay, & Bisexual

Age groups

  • Children (6-12)
  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English

Payment options

Pay with insurance

Dr. Martinez accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Aetna
  • Optum
  • Self Pay

Pay out-of-pocket

  • Initial Intake Session $190
  • 1 hour Therapy Session $185

Locations

Video Office

Frequently asked questions

Is Dr. Martinez accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Dr. Martinez is not currently accepting new clients.
Does Dr. Martinez offer telehealth appointments? Dr. Martinez does offer telehealth appointments.
What areas does Dr. Martinez specialize in? Dr. Martinez specializes in the following areas: Adjustment Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, Grief, Infertility, Life Transitions, and Trauma.
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