Natalie Martinez

Natalie Martinez accepts Blue Shield of California, Centivo, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, 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 California are estimated at $205-250 per session.

Natalie Martinez is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Natalie is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Natalie’s California license number is 114080, 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.

Natalie Martinez has been practicing therapy for 7 years. Natalie’s education and training include MS - Marriage and Family Therapy, University of La Verne. Over that time, Natalie has worked closely with BIPOC, Parents, Immigrants, and Students.

Natalie Martinez works with BIPOC, Parents, Immigrants, and Students and specializes in Anger Issues, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Body Image, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, IPV/DV, Life Transitions, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Sleep, and Stress, among other areas. These are the areas where Natalie spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Natalie is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Natalie Martinez draws on Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Natalie’s style is action-oriented, casual, challenging, empowering, and holistic. In Natalie’s words: “My goal is to build a strong, genuine therapeutic relationship grounded in unconditional positive regard.”

Natalie Martinez (she/her) offers therapy in English and Spanish. Natalie identifies as Hispanic/Latinx.

Natalie Martinez offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Natalie is licensed in California, 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 Natalie Martinez is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Natalie 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 Natalie’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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