Eric Martinez is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas who focuses on helping people build clearer self-worth and manage stress and anxiety. He often works with clients exploring identity, facing life transitions, or wanting more confidence. Sessions aim to create straightforward next steps and realistic changes rather than complex theory.
He draws on existential-phenomenological perspectives to learn how a person makes meaning in their life. That helps him see what matters most to each client and where they feel stuck. He pairs that with evidence-based techniques like cognitive behavioral work to address unhelpful thoughts and habits.
In sessions he listens for practical patterns that keep someone feeling low or stuck. He then helps set small, doable goals so progress feels manageable. Conversations tend to focus on real-life choices, values, and how to act differently between meetings.
Eric has five years of clinical experience and works with a range of concerns including LGBT issues, ADHD, coaching around life purpose, and challenges common to first responders and veterans. He also supports people dealing with guilt, shame, impulsivity, and social anxiety.
People can expect a direct but compassionate style centered on finding meaning and making change. Before booking, readers should confirm session formats and scheduling details to match their needs.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Eric uses a combination of meaning-focused and practical strategies. The existential-phenomenological perspective looks at how a person makes sense of their life, identity, and purpose, helping clarify what matters and where conflict or discomfort comes from. Cognitive behavioral approaches focus on spotting thought and behavior patterns that keep someone feeling stuck and then trying small experiments to change those patterns.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to match methods to the client's goals, preferences, and daily demands. That means trying approaches, checking what helps, and adapting the plan as progress unfolds.
Confirm current session options before booking since specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins during workday breaks or between other responsibilities. It can also make certain exercises simpler to practice between meetings and help maintain continuity of care when schedules or locations change.
First responder issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Texas, Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Eric commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, self esteem, LGBT matters, ADHD, and life purpose concerns, plus related issues such as guilt, shame, impulsivity, and social anxiety.
What is Eric's therapeutic style like?
He blends an existential-phenomenological view with evidence-based techniques to explore meaning and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors in practical ways.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Eric has five years of experience working with individuals across a range of identity and life-transition issues.
Where is Eric licensed and based?
He holds LPC credentials and practices in Texas under the LPC designation for that state and Colorado as listed in his credentials.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are accepted; confirm scheduling and any regional considerations when arranging sessions.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Click the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.