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Gabriela Martinez

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW

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Available both in-person and online
Chicago, IL 60608
Are you someone seeking a space to heal, grow, and feel understood? I specialize in helping both children and adults process childhood trauma, navigate attachment challenges, and heal from abuse. Whether you’re an adult working through the lasting effects of trauma, a caregiver wanting to strengthen your bond with your child, or a child struggling with big emotions or behavioral issues, or simply don't know where to start, I’m here to support you. Together, we can build resilience, improve relationships, and create a life that feels authentic and meaningful.
I specialize in trauma-responsive care, helping children and adults heal from trauma, attachment challenges, and domestic abuse. Using tools like expressive arts, EMDR, CPP, psychodynamic principles, and mindfulness, I offer a warm, culturally affirming space for growth.
I see myself as a companion on your healing journey—here to remind you of your strengths and support you to grow. Therapy doesn’t have to feel cold or distant. It’s about creating a space that reflects who you are and how you want to heal. Together, we can cultivate peace, healing, and a life filled with meaning and connection.
Call or Gabriela Martinez now for a free 15 minute consultation - (630) 448-8364

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Chicago, IL 60608

(630) 448-8364
My website
I offer therapy sessions online via video. (Sí, hablo español)
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD  
I accept insurance 
I see individuals and families  
Let's Connect (630) 448-8364
Photo of Gabriela Martinez, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Chicago, IL 60608

(630) 448-8364
My website
I offer therapy sessions online via video. (Sí, hablo español)
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD  
I accept insurance 
I see individuals and families  

Finances

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Gabriela Martinez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (630) 448-8364
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Gabriela Martinez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (630) 448-8364

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 149.026980 Gabriela Martinez
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 5 years
  • Attended University of Chicago, Social Service, Social Policy and Social Administration, Graduated 2021
  • Additional Credentials

  • License: IPLA 34011658A / 2024
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I am a trauma therapist, supporting adults, children, and teens heal from trauma. I hold a trauma-informed care certificate and incorporate trauma treatments and expressive arts into my practice. I'm licensed in IL and IN.
Photo of Gabriela Martinez, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Gabriela Martinez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (630) 448-8364
"
I am a trauma therapist, supporting adults, children, and teens heal from trauma. I hold a trauma-informed care certificate and incorporate trauma treatments and expressive arts into my practice. I'm licensed in IL and IN.
Photo of Gabriela Martinez, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Gabriela Martinez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (630) 448-8364

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD

Expertise

  • Adoption
  • Bisexual
  • Caregivers
  • Child
  • Chronic Relapse
  • Coping Skills
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Family Conflict
  • Family Separation and Reunification
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Spirituality
  • Transgender
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If you are struggling with recent or past trauma, relationships, or simply want to explore your emotions, I am here to support you. I specialize in incorporating inner-child healing to practice, and use attachment-work to support you in creating healthy relationships with yourself and others. Therapy can be individual or between you and your child.
Photo of Gabriela Martinez, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Gabriela Martinez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (630) 448-8364
"
If you are struggling with recent or past trauma, relationships, or simply want to explore your emotions, I am here to support you. I specialize in incorporating inner-child healing to practice, and use attachment-work to support you in creating healthy relationships with yourself and others. Therapy can be individual or between you and your child.
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Gabriela Martinez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (630) 448-8364

Endorsement

Amy Garcia De La Vega
Amy Garcia De La Vega
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLCSW
I have had the pleasure of working with Gabriela in the past. Gabriela is a compassionate, creative, and experienced therapist who has lengthy experience supporting survivors of domestic violence and children who have experienced abuse.

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Family

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Spanish

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Family

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Spanish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Child-Parent Psychotherapy
  • Christian Counseling
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • EMDR
  • Expressive Arts
  • Multicultural
  • Person-Centered
  • Play Therapy
  • Psychodynamic
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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I use EMDR for individuals ready to overcome trauma. I use CPP with parents and young children that have experienced trauma or other life stressors. I also utilize Expressive Arts (art, music, dance) to provide clients with the opportunity to explore their feelings in other ways. Finally, I use traditional psychodynamic therapy and mindfulness for individuals wanting to go deeper in their healing.
Photo of Gabriela Martinez, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Gabriela Martinez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (630) 448-8364
"
I use EMDR for individuals ready to overcome trauma. I use CPP with parents and young children that have experienced trauma or other life stressors. I also utilize Expressive Arts (art, music, dance) to provide clients with the opportunity to explore their feelings in other ways. Finally, I use traditional psychodynamic therapy and mindfulness for individuals wanting to go deeper in their healing.
Photo of Gabriela Martinez, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Gabriela Martinez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (630) 448-8364

Location

Primary Location

Chicago, IL 60608

(630) 448-8364

Nearby Areas

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I offer therapy sessions online via video. (Sí, hablo español)
Photo of Gabriela Martinez, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Gabriela Martinez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (630) 448-8364
"
I offer therapy sessions online via video. (Sí, hablo español)
Photo of Gabriela Martinez, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Gabriela Martinez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (630) 448-8364