- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Career and transitions
About Austria
Austria Martinez is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York. She uses practical, evidence-informed approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, and career-related concerns. She speaks English and Spanish and aims to make the first step toward change feel manageable.
Her work blends cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered listening and trauma-aware care. Sessions focus on spotting unhelpful thought patterns, trying small behavior changes, and building skills to handle strong emotions. Mindfulness practices are used when they fit a person's goals and routine.
Austria emphasizes a straightforward, nonjudgmental space. She invites people to talk honestly about what is hard and what they hope will be different. The goal is to identify doable steps that reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
She has 13 years of experience supporting people through life transitions such as job changes, separation, relocation, and midlife shifts. Austria also addresses issues tied to attachment, abandonment concerns, caregiving stress, and immigration-related strain in sessions when relevant.
Her approach is collaborative and flexible. Treatment is shaped around each person's needs, identity, and practical constraints. People can expect clear explanations, concrete strategies, and attention to values and meaning as they work toward greater equilibrium.
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice their thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, stress, career decisions, and moving through life changes by focusing on what matters most rather than trying to eliminate every uncomfortable feeling. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thought patterns and test small behavior changes to reduce distress. It is often used for anxiety, mood concerns, and work-related stress because it emphasizes clear steps and practical experiments. Attachment-Based Therapy highlights relationship patterns and early bonding experiences. It can help when attachment or abandonment issues influence how someone relates to others or manages stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify which methods fit their goals, schedule, and preferences. Sessions can shift over time as needs change and new challenges appear.
Session formats are not specified in the profile, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online therapy helps fit sessions into busy routines, makes scheduling around work easier, and lets them continue care while relocating or adjusting life demands. Online work also supports brief check-ins, skill practice between meetings, and steady progress without requiring long commutes.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
This therapist focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, career concerns, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include attachment and abandonment issues, caregiver stress, communication problems, and post-traumatic stress.
What is the general therapy style and approach?
The approach combines cognitive behavioral techniques, client-centered listening, and trauma-aware care. Mindfulness and elements from acceptance and commitment and dialectical behavior ideas are included when helpful.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The therapist has 13 years of professional experience working in mental health settings and supporting people through a range of issues such as mood concerns, grief, and work-related stress.
Where is this therapist located and what are the credentials?
She is licensed as a Mental Health Counselor in New York and holds the LMHC credential listed as NY LMHC in her profile.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish for people who prefer either language.
Can people outside the United States work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted according to the profile details.
How does billing and cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.