Clinical Staff: Edward Martinez

Edward Martinez

Edward is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who provides clinical supervision for A Mindful You. He holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Southern California School of Social Work. As an Army veteran, Edward brings lived experience to his clinical approach, grounding care in resilience, trust, and practical progress.

Edward’s practice and experience focus on veterans, survivors of military sexual trauma (MST), and first responders, within a trauma-informed framework. His therapeutic philosophy centers on the belief that therapy should illuminate self-understanding and create peace of mind, enabling individuals to live in alignment with their values. He prioritizes rapport and a strong therapeutic alliance as the foundation for healing, recognizing that trust is crucial for meaningful change.

Edward uses a structured, skills-based approach to behavior regulation through Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), supplemented by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for reflective insight, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for relational understanding, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for health-narrative processing, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for compassionate self-understanding. This combination supports clients with various needs, from symptom management and coping to deeper trauma and identity processing.

Edward regularly works with adults and older adults dealing with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) from combat, MST, and the unique stressors faced by first responders. His treatment goals emphasize improved functioning, enhanced coping skills, and mindfulness-based strategies for steadier daily living and a better quality of life. Initial assessments establish a baseline of self-identified functionality, and treatment planning is collaborative, with clients at the center of goal setting. Families and significant others are engaged as appropriate, reinforcing sustainable change as part of the client’s broader support system.