About Martin
Martin Olivares is a licensed marriage and family therapist practicing in California. He brings 24 years of experience to sessions and focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and intimacy-related concerns.
Background and approach
Martin aims to make beginning therapy straightforward and understandable for worried parents and busy adults. He creates a calm, nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients can talk about painful or confusing feelings.
Conversations stay practical and clear, with attention to real-life problems like communication breakdowns and control issues. Martin listens for patterns that keep people stuck and helps identify small changes that can make daily life easier.
Trauma and abuse are approached with care and pacing that follow each person’s comfort level. He also addresses post-traumatic stress, guilt, and shame in ways that focus on rebuilding safety and self-respect.
Intimacy and relationship concerns are explored through what happens between people, not through blame. Sessions are collaborative and goal-oriented.
Martin works alongside clients to set priorities and try out new strategies between meetings. Progress is measured in concrete changes - clearer conversations, fewer intense reactions, and more confidence in making choices.
Overall, Martin supports people who want practical, steady help for emotional pain and relationship strain. He emphasizes compassion, real-world skills, and a steady pace tailored to each person’s needs.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions help
Martin uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and steady progress. One common approach helps people learn practical coping skills for anxiety and stress, teaching simple breathing and thinking exercises to manage intense moments. Another approach targets trauma-related symptoms by pacing conversations, identifying triggers, and practicing grounding steps to reduce overwhelming reactions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and how they respond to different methods, then adjust the plan as needed. That collaborative way makes it easier to try methods that fit a person’s life and values.
Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more accessible. Video is useful for fuller conversation and visual cues, while phone sessions can fit into a short break or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text message sessions allow quick check-ins, brief reflections, and ongoing support between visits. These options help clients schedule work around busy days and keep progress moving even when life is hectic.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Also works with
- Experience
- 24 years
- Licensed
- California
- Languages
- English