Gloria Martinez
I am an Afro-Latina therapist with a strong commitment to serving individuals and families in navigating life challenges with compassion and clarity. I graduate from Southern Connecticut State university and have several years of working within diverse and underserved communities. My work is rooted in deep commitment to helping those who feel lost, overwhelmed and or unsure of their direction to reconnect with themselves and move towards healing. I value creating a space that feels safe, supportive and empowering.
I am an Afro-Latina therapist with a strong commitment to serving individuals and families in navigating life challenges with compassion and clarity.
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First session
In our first session, we'll focus on getting to know you, your experiences, strengths and goals for therapy. You can expect a warm, open and collaborative environment where you feel supported as we begin creating a path forward together.
Strengths
My approach stands out because I combine a family systems perspective with practical, skills-based strategies helping clients understand their patterns while also equipping them with tools to create lasting change.
Ideal clients
I specialize in working with individuals, families and or couples who are experiencing mood-related challenged partially when these functioning challenges impact daily functioning and or relationships. Clients that are navigating transitions withing family system, school and or personal development. I am especially aligned with clients who are open to a collaborative, goal-oriented process and are ready to implement practical tools to create meaningful, long-lasting changes in their lives and relationships.
Origin story
Born and raised in the Bronx in a Dominican family, I grew up in an environment where mental health was rarely discussed or understood. I witnessed people I cared about struggle without the words to describe their experiences or the support they needed. My curiosity about those experiences inspired me to become a therapist. During my training at Southern Connecticut State University, I gained a deeper understanding of myself, my identity, and the generational patterns that shaped my life. I experienced how reflection and support can open the door to healing and new ways of being. That possibility of breaking generational patterns and creating meaningful change is what drew me to this work. Today, I am passionate about helping others, especially those in my community, feel seen, understood, and supported. I want people to know they do not have to struggle in silence. Support is available, and the patterns we inherit do not have to define our future.
Treatment methods
Family Therapy
My goal is to help families build stronger, more connected relationships while empowering each individual to function more effectively within the family system.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I work collaboratively with individuals and or families to identify interaction cycles, increase self-awareness and develop healthier ways of relating to one another, strengthening communication, emotional regulation and fostering supportive structure environments.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- ConnecticutLicense 27.003381