Jannie Jannett Martinez

Education and Background

California State University, Dominguez Hills
    • Masters in Clinical Psychology (M.A) 
    • Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy

California State University, Dominguez Hills
    • Bachelors of Arts in Psychology 

Work Experience & Specialization 

    • Eating disorders/disordered eating
    • Body image 
    • Self-esteem
    • Anxiety & Mood Disorders
    • Sexuality (LGBTQIA)
    • BIPOC
    • C-Trauma, Trauma, PTSD
    • Survivors of abuse and assault 
    • Burnout/Stress management 
    • First generation 
    • Couples Therapy
    • Group Therapy: Process oriented groups, skills based, eating disorders 

More about

Ms. Martinez is part of the Latinx community and has a background working with non-profit organizations, school settings, as well as in Civil Forensic Psychology, conducting psychological assessments, and evaluations. After obtaining experience with diverse populations, she has worked in eating disorder treatment centers at all levels of care (inpatient, RTC, and PHP/IOP) where she then oversaw one of the RTC programs. She has experience working with marginalized voices, BIPOC and LGBTQIA communities. She approaches therapy from a trauma-informed, holistic, and culturally sensitive perspective: focusing on genuineness, empathy, compassion, by helping individuals connect to their bodies, mind, and emotions. 

Goals

    • Creating opportunities for growth 
    • Providing a transparent, safe, and trusting space to strengthen the therapeutic relationship 
    • Building self-awareness
    • Strengthening inner resources 

Clinical Orientation 

    • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
    • Trauma Resilience Model
    • Strength based and Holistic approach 
    • Harm Reduction therapy
    • Integrative approach 
    • Mindfulness
    • Somatic therapy 
    • Psychodynamic therapy