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Sonya Martinez

Sonya Martinez

LPC

Therapist · Texas · 10+ years of experience

Empowering change through practical therapy

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  • Anger management
  • Goal focused
  • Ten years experience

About Sonya

Sonya Martinez, LPC, helps people who are struggling with anger and related concerns. She works with individuals facing stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, relationship strain, addiction issues, and self-esteem struggles. She is a licensed professional counselor in Texas with ten years of experience supporting people through difficult life changes.

She creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk about what matters most to them. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps. Sonya aims to empower people to notice patterns, try small changes, and build skills that fit their daily life.

Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. She listens first, then helps clients set realistic goals and practice new ways of responding to stress, anger, or relationship conflict. She encourages problem-solving, coping strategies, and self-compassion while tracking progress over time.

Sonya has worked across a range of concerns, including grief, intimacy issues, caregiving stress, ADHD, bipolar and mood concerns, and challenges tied to adoption or attachment. Her ten years in the field have included supporting people through transitions like divorce, career change, and aging-related stress.

People who meet with Sonya can expect practical tools and steady guidance. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person’s needs. To begin, she asks about current challenges and what a better day would look like, then she and the client build a step-by-step plan together.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Parenting issues

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Many people find benefit from approaches that teach clear skills and help change unhelpful patterns. One approach focuses on building practical coping skills for stress and anger, showing step-by-step ways to pause, notice triggers, and respond differently in the moment. Another common method works on communication and relationship patterns, helping people improve how they express needs and set boundaries so conflicts feel more manageable.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences, then try methods that match your situation. If something isn’t working, adjustments are made together until a useful path is found.

Confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full session isn’t needed. It can also let people meet with a licensed professional from wherever they are located in Texas. Ask about specific formats and scheduling when you complete the intake questionnaire to find what will work best for your routine.

At a glance

Listed location
Texas
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
LPC
Languages
English
License (Texas)
LPC · No. 65932
NPI
1033312145

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She supports people with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, addictions, relationship concerns, grief, and self-esteem issues among others.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style is collaborative and direct. She listens carefully, sets clear goals with clients, and focuses on practical steps and skill building.

How much experience does she have?

She has ten years of professional work experience as a counselor helping people navigate life changes and emotional challenges.

What credentials and region are listed?

She holds the LPC credential, listed as a Texas LPC, and practices in Texas.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

She is not accepting international clients at this time.

How are fees and payment structured?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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