Culver City
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Ava Martinez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
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Ava Martinez

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

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Culver City, CA 90230
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Hi, I’m Ava, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California specializing in OCD and related disorders. I help my clients manage intrusive thoughts, compulsions, and anxiety while also navigating the complex systems and identity-related stressors that contribute to individual mental health. OCD can feel overwhelming and relentless, leaving you stuck in cycles that are hard to escape. It may also leave you with thoughts that feel deeply shameful and taboo. You might wonder if therapy will actually work. Fortunately, OCD is highly treatable and—with the right approach—real change is possible.
I use evidence-based treatments like Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), alongside ACT and I-CBT to help you face challenges and reduce compulsions in a way that feels manageable. My style is warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental—balancing practical tools with a deep understanding of your unique identity and experiences.
If you’re ready to feel more in control and less held back by OCD, I’d be honored to support you. Additionally, I have a background in treating co-occurring anxiety, trauma, and eating disorders. Together, we’ll work toward enhanced freedom, flexibility, and a life that feels more like your own.
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My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Culver City, CA 90230

(323) 940-5489

San Francisco, CA 94103

My website
My sessions continue to be completely remote (telehealth-based.)
I specialize in Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), LGBTQ+ and Racial Identity 
$225 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Let's Connect (323) 940-5489
Photo of Ava Martinez, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Culver City, CA 90230

(323) 940-5489

San Francisco, CA 94103

My website
My sessions continue to be completely remote (telehealth-based.)
I specialize in Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), LGBTQ+ and Racial Identity 
$225 Per Session, I accept insurance 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $225
  • Couple Sessions $225
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Visa, Wire, Zelle

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Optum
  • Oxford
  • Quest Behavioral Health
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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My private-pay fee is $160-225 per session. While my full fee is $225, I offer a range for my clients to pay what they believe they can afford with no questions asked. I collect payment using a HIPAA-compliant app called IvyPay. Clients will be charged after each session.
Photo of Ava Martinez, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Ava Martinez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 940-5489
"
My private-pay fee is $160-225 per session. While my full fee is $225, I offer a range for my clients to pay what they believe they can afford with no questions asked. I collect payment using a HIPAA-compliant app called IvyPay. Clients will be charged after each session.
Photo of Ava Martinez, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Ava Martinez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 940-5489

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 126449 Ava Martinez

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 8 years
  • Attended Golden Gate University, MA, Counseling Psychology, Graduated 2018

    • Additional Credentials

  • Membership with IOCDF
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I have completed extensive training and continued education in OCD, trauma-related disorders, and eating disorders.
Photo of Ava Martinez, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Ava Martinez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 940-5489
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I have completed extensive training and continued education in OCD, trauma-related disorders, and eating disorders.
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Ava Martinez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 940-5489

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • LGBTQ+
  • Racial Identity

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Bisexual
  • Body Image
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
  • Lesbian
  • Mood Disorders
  • Polyamory & ENM
  • Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
  • Sports Performance
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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I am passionate about the treatment of OCD, anxiety disorders, and trauma and employ evidence-based treatments for all of these in my practice.
Photo of Ava Martinez, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Ava Martinez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 940-5489
"
I am passionate about the treatment of OCD, anxiety disorders, and trauma and employ evidence-based treatments for all of these in my practice.
Photo of Ava Martinez, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Ava Martinez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 940-5489

Endorsement

Rami Dion
Rami Dion
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
As we worked together before, I saw firsthand how Ava is able to truly sit with her clients and make them feel seen. She is trauma informed, and is an inclusive therapist who works great with people of marginalized identities.

Client Focus

Age

Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Single Parent , 
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Spanish

Age

Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Single Parent , 
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Spanish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Art Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Family / Marital
  • Feminist
  • Humanistic
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered
  • Prolonged Exposure Therapy
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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When treating OCD, I primarily use exposure and response prevention (ERP) and inference-based CBT (I-CBT) depending on my clients' preference as well as my clinical opinion about which would be a better fit. I also am trained to treat PTSD and other trauma-related disorders using prolonged exposure (PE) and cognitive processing therapy (CPT).
Photo of Ava Martinez, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Ava Martinez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 940-5489
"
When treating OCD, I primarily use exposure and response prevention (ERP) and inference-based CBT (I-CBT) depending on my clients' preference as well as my clinical opinion about which would be a better fit. I also am trained to treat PTSD and other trauma-related disorders using prolonged exposure (PE) and cognitive processing therapy (CPT).
Photo of Ava Martinez, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Ava Martinez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 940-5489

Location

Primary Location

Culver City, CA 90230

(323) 940-5489

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Additional Location

San Francisco, CA 94103

(323) 940-5489

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My sessions continue to be completely remote (telehealth-based.)
Photo of Ava Martinez, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Ava Martinez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (323) 940-5489
"
My sessions continue to be completely remote (telehealth-based.)
Photo of Ava Martinez, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Ava Martinez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (323) 940-5489