- Anger management
- Couples communication
- DBT and CBT
About William
William Martinez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 15 years of clinical experience. He helps people who struggle with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, grief, and addiction. He also supports those facing parenting challenges, intimacy concerns, work stress, and issues related to ADHD and trauma. He sees clients in English and Spanish.
William uses straightforward, practical work in sessions. He listens to what is happening now, helps name patterns, and then tries out skills that reduce reactivity and improve communication. He draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to change unhelpful thoughts, and on DBT skills to manage strong emotions when they arise.
For couples and families he incorporates elements of the Gottman Method to improve how people talk and solve problems together. He also uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationship patterns affect current responses, including anger and trust issues. He will discuss specific goals and steps so people can see progress.
William has a long history of working with youth and parents in community settings, including mentoring and youth programs. That background informs how he approaches teenagers and young adults who show high reactivity or social struggles. He pays attention to practical changes that help the whole household function more calmly.
Sessions focus on clear, doable strategies rather than long explanation. William works with people to reduce yelling, handle resentment, set better boundaries, and rebuild connection after conflict. He encourages small experiments between sessions to practice new ways of responding.
How his approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based ideas focus on how early relationship patterns shape reactions today and help identify triggers that feed anger. This approach is useful when anger connects to trust, abandonment, or communication habits in close relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down the thoughts and behaviors that keep strong emotions alive. CBT gives concrete steps to test and change unhelpful beliefs that escalate anger. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for tolerating intense feelings and for managing impulses. DBT techniques are practical when someone needs tools to stay steady during a conflict.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, try a few methods, and adjust based on what helps. Together they set clear steps and practice skills between sessions to see what produces change.
Session format options are not listed here, so confirm which online session types are offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and allow face-to-face video when people prefer that interaction. Therapists can coach communication skills, guide role-plays over video, and assign short between-session experiments that fit real life.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related concerns does he address?
He works with people who lose their temper, feel ongoing resentment, have relationship conflict, or are living with someone else's anger.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, skills-based work focused on changing thoughts and behaviors. Sessions mix problem solving, skills practice, and communication coaching.
How much experience does he have?
He has 15 years of clinical experience working with adults, youth, and families in community and therapeutic settings.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California and practices there.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are offered for sessions?
Current session formats are not specified here; please confirm which formats are available before booking.
How are sessions paid for and how do I begin?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.