Mara Martinez-Hewitt
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, AMFT, Registration PendingTeens, Families, Couples, Narrative, Play, Art, Psychedelics, Somatics, Non-Monogamy
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Gender identity issues, sometimes called gender dysphoria or gender conflict, occur when an individual feels an inconsistency between their physical gender and the gender they truly feel or identify with. This most commonly exhibits itself as a physical discomfort with the gender one was assigned at birth, including the feeling of being in the wrong body. Children with gender dysphoria may express disgust of their own genitals or a certainty that they will grow up to be the opposite sex. Some individuals with gender identity issues treat this feeling by physically modifying their bodies to better match their gender identity. Gender dysphoria comes with it an increased risk for depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, and bullying. If you are experiencing gender identity issues, reach out to one of TherapyDen’s qualified professionals today.
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My practice specializes in helping adults work through their struggles and challenges with anxiety, depression, adjustment challenges due to life stage changes (i.e., separation/divorce, grief, marriage, birth of child, empty nesting, job loss, etc.), social skills challenges, coping skills challenges, postpartum depression, parenting struggles, and social/life skills. I work with each client (via telehealth) to create a safe, comfortable, and non-judgmental space to build trust.
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I work with individuals, couples, and families. I specialize in working with couples, trauma, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and working with those with interracial, intercultural, and interreligious backgrounds. I have worked with couples around grief, betrayals, intimacy, and communication. I look at culture and other relevant contexts to help understand where your experiences may be coming from. Please take a look at my services page for more details and specific treatment services.
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I work with clients to help them better navigate their experiences so that they can feel more authentic and aligned as they move through the world. Societal and cultural pressures affect each of us differently. I practice in a way that acknowledges the impact of systemic oppression and intergenerational trauma on individuals and communities. I know that when you walk into the room, you bring with you experiences I've never had and I believe that you are the expert on your own lived experience.
A guy said to me, I've been on depression medication for 15 years, why am I still depressed?" My clients are anyone who is sick and tired of being sick and tired. Anxious, addicted, depressed people isolate cause they are pulling away from relationship. As you move towards healthy relationship and learn how to do it, you begin to heal. I treat everything, even an addiction to fortune tellers! The google reviews clients have given us can be seen on our website and speak for themselves!
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An ideal client would be someone who is empathetic toward others and compassionate toward themselves and is open, coachable, and capable of accepting feedback. The process of therapy takes time and energy so having someone start the process of therapy with an open mind and a willingness to put in the work to see the process through is also helpful. Jennifer also offers clinical supervision to associates registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (AMFT, PCC, ASW).
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I specialize in helping my clients to build healthier relationships with themselves, inside of themselves. I believe that the most important relationship that you'll ever have is the one you have with yourself. Our relationship with ourselves often influences how we relate to other people, how we make choices and how confident we feel about our ability to achieve our dreams. If you experience anxiety, depression, and/or you have experienced trauma, I encourage you to consider reaching out to me.
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