Christian Martinez, M.S., LPC-Associate
A Space for Understanding, Connection, and Change
Sometimes we get so used to managing everything on our own that we don't realize how much we're carrying.
Maybe you spend a lot of time in your head, overthinking decisions, questioning yourself, or pushing through stress while quietly struggling with your own needs. Or maybe things seem relatively fine on the outside, but something internally just doesn't feel quite right.
Whatever brings you to therapy, you don't need to have it all figured out before we begin.
What It's Like to Work With Me
I approach therapy with curiosity, compassion, and a genuine interest in understanding who you are beyond the challenges that brought you here.
I want us to make sense of what's happening together. That might mean exploring patterns you've carried for years, understanding why certain situations feel especially difficult, or finding new ways to respond when old habits no longer serve you.
Our conversations are collaborative and honest. I'll listen, ask questions, offer perspectives, and sometimes gently challenge you to look at things differently. I also believe there's room for humor, uncertainty, and simply being human in the therapy room. Not every session needs to be heavy, and not every difficult feeling needs to be immediately fixed.
Some days we'll focus on practical tools to navigate what's happening in the present. Other days, we'll slow down and explore what's underneath it all. Both are important.
Above all, I want therapy to feel like a place where you can show up as you are, without needing to perform, have the right answers, or hold everything together.
Areas of Focus
I work primarily with adults navigating:
Anxiety, chronic stress, and burnout
Depression and emotional overwhelm
ADHD and executive functioning challenges
Relationship difficulties and attachment patterns
Self-esteem, shame, and perfectionism
Identity exploration and life transitions
I have a particular interest in working with men, grief and loss, health anxiety and LGBTQ+ individuals.
I also work with adolescents navigating anxiety, identity, relationships, and the challenges of growing up. I prioritize building trust and creating a space where teens can feel heard, understood, and comfortable opening up at their own pace.
Working With Men
One area of my work that I find especially meaningful is helping men make sense of what's happening beneath the surface.
Men come to therapy for many different reasons, but sometimes there's much more going on internally than they've felt comfortable expressing. For some, vulnerability hasn't always felt safe or familiar. They may have learned to keep certain feelings to themselves, handle things independently, or measure their worth by how much they accomplish or hold together.
These experiences can shape how we see ourselves and connect with others. Our work might involve exploring earlier experiences, understanding patterns of emotional avoidance or relationship anxiety, or looking at how shame, self-criticism, and perfectionism influence everyday life.
I'm interested in understanding what these patterns have helped you manage, even when they're no longer serving you. This work isn't about forcing vulnerability, but creating space to explore what makes openness difficult and recognizing that vulnerability can also be a source of strength.
My Approach
My approach is person-centered, relational, and trauma-informed. I draw from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and attachment-informed perspectives, tailoring our work to your individual needs.
Beyond managing symptoms, I'm interested in helping you develop a different relationship with yourself. One that's less driven by self-criticism, fear, or the pressure to have everything figured out, and more grounded in understanding, flexibility, and self-trust.
You don't need to become an entirely different person. Sometimes meaningful change begins with understanding yourself a little differently.
A Bit About Me
Outside of the therapy room, I enjoy staying active and connected to the people who matter most to me. You can usually find me catching up on movies or shows, going for runs at the park, spending time at the gym, listening to music, trying new restaurants around Houston, or spending time with friends and family.
One of my favorite roles outside of being a therapist is being an uncle, and spending time with my niece is one of the greatest joys in my life.
Education & Credentials
Christian earned his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, with minors in Philosophy and Sociology, from the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio. He later earned his Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of St. Thomas in Houston.
Christian is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate supervised by Heights Family Counseling owner Amy Rollo, PhD, LPC-S, LPA, LSSP, and Clinical Director Katie Mitchell, M.A., LPC-S, CST.
He completed all of his clinical internships at Heights Family Counseling, where he developed extensive hands on experience in private practice working with teens and adults navigating anxiety, stress, ADHD, identity concerns, grief, and relationship challenges. Clients are often drawn to his approachable nature, calming presence, authenticity, and ability to create a space that feels both safe and deeply supportive.
Christian Martinez, M.S., LPC-Associate
Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate # 99975
$160 Individual Counseling Appointment
$175 Couple and Family Counseling Appointment
