Infidelity Therapists in Fremont, CA

Welcome. My name is Joseph Martinez, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Pasadena, California, and seeing people by Telehealth and in person. I work with teens, adults, and couples primarily focusing on trauma, sexual addictions, betrayal trauma, and grief. I use cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and EMDR to help you work through these difficult times and hopefully feel better. Therapy is not a one-size-fits-all approach and after working with you to determine your needs and what works best for you, we go from there.

If your browsing this site it might be safe to say that you want to change something about your life. I welcome hearing your story and offer you a safe place to share your concerns. Sometimes we can find ourselves stuck and unsure how to make the shift away from dysfunctional patterns or lifestyles. Perhaps it's ongoing negative mental chatter, low self-worth, anger, addiction or heightened anxiety from a stressed out way of living that blocks that inner peace. I recognize your courage in reaching out. Please know that I am here to patiently offer guidance and reassurance as we journey together towards learning the tools of change.

With over 32 years experience, I help clients overcome the pain of past and current relationships and experience the pleasure in life they deserve. My approach is solution and goal oriented while utilizing knowledge of life history as appropriate to deepen the understanding of emotional problems and to empower change. My personality is warm yet active and engaged in the therapeutic process. I work most effectively with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship problems, grief/loss, trauma, parenting issues and divorce recovery. I primarily utilize Psychodynamic and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approaches in my work.

I believe that we are all just people trying to do the best we can. Because each one of us is unique, I employ a non-judgmental approach utilizing treatment techniques that suit you and your situation. We will work together to identify the improvements you wish to make in your life, and the steps required to achieve it. I have a very empathetic and compassionate approach towards my clients, and I believe in meeting them where they are in this journey towards self-enlightenment.

I have been a therapist since 1987. I see adults only, specializing in women’s issues, betrayal trauma, couples’ therapy and issues in aging. I listen well, applying both psychological theories and practical life experience to understand what my client is experiencing from a psychological perspective. I also consider what social pressures or situations impact your thinking/emotional states and what therapeutic approaches might be most helpful. I take into account the client's unique human diversity, personal development, and spirituality. Together, we select achievable goals and work toward those.

I have over 25 years of experience in providing psychotherapy to teens, adults, couples and families. With Couples, treatment issues may include domestic conflict, cross cultural and inter-faith marriages, in-laws, infidelity, trust, spousal equality and respect, and intimacy. With individual adults, my specialities include depression, grief and loss, stress, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions (work, family or self related). With teens, my experience encompasses delinquent behaviors, trauma, substance abuse, self-harm, depression, ADHD, OCD, identity issues, school problems and parent-child conflict.

Thank you for considering me to be your Therapist. I have been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since March 2010. My practice focuses on helping individuals who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, past trauma, or family-related issues. I also work with couples who struggle with communication, infidelity, sexual-related matters, conflict resolution, parenting problems, and financial concerns.

I have worked as a therapist in mental health and substance abuse for about 42 years. My work has included all ages, human concerns and find that what makes therapy work is the relationship that we create together. I utilize a variety of modalities and have extensive training. I find I still am learning and mostly from the patients I serve. I have had the fortune to work with some great therapists of the past and they gave me many gifts in working with such a wide variety of people.

Do you feel lost or disconnected in a relationship, wondering how you arrived at this point and what to do about it? Are you feeling depressed, anxious, stressed or lonely and noticing that the ways in which you usually address these feelings no longer seem to be working? As an experienced and caring therapist, I will help you sort through the issues that limit your ability to more fully enjoy life. Together, we will focus on clearly identifying, thoroughly understanding and effectively managing the problematic areas of your life in a supportive, compassionate and direct manner that is focused on finding practical solutions.

My experience enables me to offer effective outpatient, individualized, psychological care. I treat a number of mental health disorders, and provide a neutral ground to individuals, families, and couples. I provide therapy in English and Spanish. I received my Master's Degree from JFK University. I have been in the Mental Health field for 15 years. In my first 10 years I worked with children, teens, young adults, and families. Since then I have been working with adults.

Are you ready to embark on a journey of personal growth and emotional well-being? I'm here to be your guide and support you every step of the way. I'm a compassionate psychotherapist fluent in both English and Farsi, and I can converse in Hindi and Urdu as well. My mission is to create a collaborative partnership with each client, empowering you to take charge of your life and develop the skills needed to overcome challenges. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, navigating life's transitions, or seeking to improve your relationships, I'm here to help.

Welcome to my practice. I have over 30 years of experience providing therapy to individuals and couples from very diverse backgrounds with regards to ethnicity, religion, age, country of origin, and sexual orientation. The therapy I do tends to be short-term, "here-and-now" focused, goal oriented, and skills based. I believe my clients want to change their behaviors, and not just "talk" about what's going wrong. My therapeutic style is collaborative, non-judgmental, warm and compassionate. I'm not a "one size fits all" therapist because every client is unique. I offer a Good Faith Estimate at the client's request.

I value circuitous paths in life and recognize that no one's journey is exactly the same as anyone else’s. I get it and provide a forum for you to embark on a journey; a journey in selfhood, dating and relating, fertility, education or in your career.  Working with me is a good match for you if you want a companion by your side – someone who will guide, encourage, challenge, support, and advocate for you while you journey.

Cason able to connect with clients with multicultural backgrounds and to initiate trust-building with clients. He has supported adolescence, young adults, adults, couples, & families to navigate through tough seasons, experiencing loss in transitions, and dealing with painful and complex circumstances. He will helps couples explore their way for emotional connection, reconciliation and the reduce anxiety. His openness, unconditional positive regards and friendliness sets up a solid platform for efficient communication.

Our ideal client is someone who is looking to grow or heal from their emotional pain. We help countless people live their best lives by accepting who they are and help in overcoming life's challenges. Our clients come from a diverse background, so we are proud to provide therapy in English, Korean, Spanish, and Vietnamese!

My greatest passion is bringing healing to people who have been through traumatic/stressful experiences. I have helped clients that includes children, adults and families to help them find that health perception of themselves and strength in their relationships. I know that there's no single approach that is right to resolve past experience and it is different for every individual. My approach is listening to my clients needs and helping them find peace, complete, whole and safe. So what is an ideal client? That is hard to say as every client is unique with their needs and ways to approach them are always different.

As a psychotherapist who works with couples my passion lies in helping couples navigate the challenges and complexities of their relationships. I believe that strong and healthy relationships are the foundation for overall well-being and happiness. I understand that every couple is unique, with their own set of dynamics, communication styles, and issues. My approach to therapy is tailored to meet the specific needs and goals of each couple I work with. I create a safe and non-judgmental space where couples can openly express their thoughts and feelings and work towards resolving conflicts and improving their connection.

I’ve learned that we all will experience pain, hardships, and valleys - where we could use some hope and help, to find our way out. Those valleys can be difficult, devastating, and overwhelming at times, especially to face on our own. In those difficult times, trauma’s effects, emotional wounds, life burdens, relational challenges, and transitions - can seem insurmountable to navigate, and sometimes struggles enter our life: by surprise, at length, or in great abundance.

Loneliness, pain, fear, and loss can weigh so heavy on our hearts and block us from fully living out our lives with joy and purpose. If you are in a place of feeling trapped and in need of relief and hope, I am so glad you are here. It is from my own experiences with grief, anxiety, and depression, and the healing I received from therapy that I felt called to be a therapist. I have a heart to create a warm and inviting space for my clients to show up as they are and feel fully heard, seen, and accepted. I desire to support and empower my clients as they process through their pain and work towards healing and transformation.