- Strengths-based approach
- Practical tools
- Values-focused work
About Suzanne
Suzanne Martinez is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in Illinois who focuses on helping men strengthen their wellbeing. She offers a calm, direct style that helps people sort out stress, anxiety, relationship strain, and career pressures. Her work often addresses self-esteem, addiction struggles, grief, and the everyday challenges that get in the way of feeling steady and capable.
With 25 years of experience, she brings a practical, strengths-based perspective. She helps people clarify what matters to them, set realistic goals, and take steps toward those goals. Sessions use plain talk, attention to emotions, and tools that fit each person’s life and routines.
Suzanne’s background includes long experience in private practice and work at a university counseling center in Illinois. She has written and taught on personal wellbeing and psychological growth, and she serves as an Illinois Supreme Court Approved Mediator for Judicial Circuit Courts. Her LMFT credential signals her professional standing in marriage and family therapy.
Her therapy blends several approaches to suit different needs. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to focus on values and action, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy when relationships and emotional connection are central concerns. She can also use client-centered and existential ideas when that fits.
People who reach out typically want down-to-earth help with real problems. She encourages a collaborative process where the client’s goals steer the work and practical changes are emphasized over jargon.
How different approaches guide online work
Suzanne often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values. ACT focuses on action and mindfulness rather than getting stuck on difficult thoughts and feelings.She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking and build practical skills. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep or eating concerns, and for changing behaviors that cause problems.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is used when relationship patterns and emotional connection are central. EFT helps people recognize feelings and change interaction habits that keep problems in place.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Suzanne partners with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That process is collaborative and can shift as progress is made.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example by saving travel time, allowing check-ins during a work break, or reducing the need for a long commute. Talk with the therapist about what will work best for scheduling and the practical flow of sessions.
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Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Suzanne help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, career concerns, addictions, grief, and related issues such as self-esteem, anger, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is strengths-based and practical. Sessions focus on clear goals, emotion work when needed, and tools that fit a person’s daily life.
What is her professional background?
She has 25 years of clinical experience and has written and taught on personal wellbeing and psychological growth.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LMFT licensed in Illinois and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist’s availability.