Hector Martinez

Hector Martinez accepts Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Prime Health, Health Net, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, and Centivo. 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.

Hector Martinez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Hector is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Hector’s California license number is LCSW76102, 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.

Hector Martinez has been practicing therapy for 9 years. Hector’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, California State University. Over that time, Hector has worked closely with Parents, Veterans, Immigrants, and Students.

Hector Martinez works with Parents, Veterans, Immigrants, and Students and specializes in ADHD, Anger Issues, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Depression, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, Stress, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Hector spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Hector is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Hector Martinez draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Hector’s style is action-oriented, authentic, calming, direct, and humorous. In Hector’s words: “I draw on empathy, positive reinforcement, and unwavering support to help you thrive.”

Hector Martinez (he/him) offers therapy in English and Spanish. Hector identifies as Hispanic/Latinx.

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