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Elisamuel Martinez

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

21 years of experience

Verified by Octave
In New York
Accepting 4 Insurance providers

Meet Elisamuel

I am a bilingual Clinical Psychologist who supports individuals, particularly those within the Hispanic community. I also work with clients living with chronic illnesses and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Grounded in a Humanistic framework, I bring a compassionate and empathetic approach to foster a nurturing, healing environment. I deeply respect each person’s unique journey and create a safe, supportive space where you feel empowered to share at your own pace. Through nonjudgmental feedback, I help you embrace your life with acceptance, self-compassion, and hope.

Through nonjudgmental feedback, I help clients embrace their lives with acceptance, self-compassion, and hope.

Communication Style

  • Affirming
  • Calming
  • Empowering
  • Holistic
  • Warm

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Focus Areas

  • Geriatric clients
  • Parents
  • Veterans
  • First responders
  • Immigrants
  • Non-monogamous relationships
  • Students
  • Latine Community

Approach

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i)
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for New York residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Additional

Interests

Insurance Accepted

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

Education

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

Frequently asked questions

Elisamuel Martinez accepts Centivo, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, and Prime Health. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in New York are estimated at $180-250 per session.

Elisamuel Martinez is a Doctor of Psychology (PSYD). Elisamuel is licensed to practice in New York, so clients located in New York can book sessions. Elisamuel’s New York license number is 24087, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Elisamuel Martinez has been practicing therapy for 21 years. Elisamuel’s education and training include Post Doctoral Degree- Spiritual Intelligence, International Foundation for Holistic Education; PsyD - Clinical Psychology, Ponce Health Science University. Over that time, Elisamuel has worked closely with Geriatric clients, Parents, Veterans, First responders, Immigrants, Non-monogamous relationships, Students, Latine Community, and LGBTQ+. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Elisamuel is part of that group.

Elisamuel Martinez works with Geriatric clients, Parents, Veterans, First responders, Immigrants, Non-monogamous relationships, Students, Latine Community, and LGBTQ+ and specializes in Animal Loss, Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Chronic Illness, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Grief, Immigration, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, Religious Trauma, Sleep, and Stress, among other areas. These are the areas where Elisamuel spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Elisamuel is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Elisamuel Martinez draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and Motivational Interviewing. In sessions, Elisamuel’s style is affirming, calming, empowering, holistic, and warm. In Elisamuel’s words: “Through nonjudgmental feedback, I help clients embrace their lives with acceptance, self-compassion, and hope.”

Elisamuel Martinez (he/him) offers therapy in English and Spanish. Elisamuel identifies as Hispanic/Latinx. Elisamuel provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

Elisamuel Martinez offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Elisamuel is licensed in New York, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Elisamuel Martinez is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Elisamuel will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Elisamuel’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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