Suzanne Martinez, LMFT
Licensed marriage and family therapist focused on growth
- Strengths-based guidance
- Family and relationship focus
- Mediation and teaching experience
About Suzanne Martinez
Suzanne Martinez is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in Illinois with 24 years of experience. She balances a private practice in Champaign, IL, with work at the Counseling Center at the University of Illinois, bringing a mix of community and university-based perspectives to her clients.
Across more than two decades she has written and taught widely on building skills for personal well-being and psychological growth, sharing practical strategies for everyday life. In December 2020 she was approved as an Illinois Supreme Court Approved Mediator for Judicial Circuit Courts, adding formal mediation experience to her clinical background.
Her work is strengths-based, focused on helping people identify their aspirations and shape a clearer vision for their lives. Suzanne supports individuals facing depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties with family members, roommates, partners, and friends, and other obstacles that can block personal progress in a busy, competitive world. She offers guidance for overcoming those mental blocks and moving toward meaningful change.
Suzanne invites prospective clients to start a conversation about their goals and explore steps toward a brighter future with compassionate, goal-oriented support.
Across more than two decades she has written and taught widely on building skills for personal well-being and psychological growth, sharing practical strategies for everyday life. In December 2020 she was approved as an Illinois Supreme Court Approved Mediator for Judicial Circuit Courts, adding formal mediation experience to her clinical background.
Her work is strengths-based, focused on helping people identify their aspirations and shape a clearer vision for their lives. Suzanne supports individuals facing depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties with family members, roommates, partners, and friends, and other obstacles that can block personal progress in a busy, competitive world. She offers guidance for overcoming those mental blocks and moving toward meaningful change.
Suzanne invites prospective clients to start a conversation about their goals and explore steps toward a brighter future with compassionate, goal-oriented support.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Gottman Method Hypnotherapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Suzanne Martinez have?
Suzanne Martinez has 25 years of experience.
Is Suzanne Martinez a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LMFT. LMFT stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details: IL LMFT 166000614.
In which languages does Suzanne Martinez provide therapy?
Suzanne Martinez provides therapy in English.
Where is Suzanne Martinez located?
Suzanne Martinez is located in Illinois.
How can I work with Suzanne Martinez as my therapist?
You can work with Suzanne Martinez through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Suzanne Martinez work with international clients?
Suzanne Martinez does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Suzanne Martinez cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Suzanne commonly integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy into her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions based on personal values rather than avoidance - it is often useful for stress, anxiety, and navigating life transitions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on understanding and reshaping emotional responses within relationships, making it helpful for couples, family concerns, and intimacy-related issues.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Suzanne collaborates with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time so therapy stays relevant and effective.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility by allowing sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to attend appointments around work, family, and daily obligations and let licensed professionals and therapists provide consistent care without geographic constraints. For many clients, remote sessions increase access to support and help maintain momentum between meetings.