Emily Martinez
LCSW
Associate Psychotherapist, Field Instructor
Client Care Specialist
She/Her/Hers
Hi, I'm Emily
I am a Licensed Master Social Worker, and a psychotherapist at Chamin Ajjan Psychotherapy. I am licensed to practice in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut and registered to provide TeleHealth services for those located in Florida. I earned my Master’s Degree at Monmouth University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services from Metropolitan College of New York. The ability to provide every individual with a unique therapeutic experience is fundamental, which is why I am constantly engaging in continuing education, training, individual and group supervision.
A few words about me
As a therapist, I believe in building a therapeutic relationship that is both safe and relaxing. Therapy is a journey, and it is your journey; you are the expert of your own life; as a therapist, I want to walk beside you, not ahead nor behind. It is a pleasure to be allowed into your world, and I handle that with the utmost care.
I practice from an eclectic approach with the awareness that every individual, couple, and family needs are exclusive. Some frameworks I draw from are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Narrative therapy, Collaborative therapy, conflict resolution therapy, and Emotion-Focused (EFT). I enjoy engaging in mindfulness and creating a Zen mood. My experience is diverse as I have worked with all ages in multiple settings. I have used creative and distinctive techniques to assist individuals, couples, and families find healing and understanding in challenging situations.
Why I became a psychotherapist?
I was captivated by the role of the psychotherapist at a very young age. My passion continued to grow as the years passed, and I was confident that this is what I am supposed to be doing. I am of Hispanic descent and come from a culture where therapy is stigmatized. I aim to break those barriers and make therapy welcoming. Life is too short to be caught in a cycle of bad relationships, holding grudges, letting trauma control us, or being anxious/angry all the time. I am dedicated to guide you to be free of emotional pain and to find meaning/purpose in all aspects of your life. I chose to become a psychotherapist because I believe every individual holds an essential role in this world, and seeing individuals become their best selves is a bonus.
Professional Affiliations
National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT)
Post Graduate Training
Crisis Prevention Institute Crisis De-Escalation & Prevention, 2019
The Trauma Institute of Orange County Encompass: Integrated Mental Health & Substance Treatment, May 2020
Emily's Expertise
We value training, skill, authenticity and you!
Chamin Ajjan Psychotherapy is proud to be the Brooklyn, NY regional clinic with The National Social Anxiety Center (NSAC). NSAC was established with the intent of making the highest quality, evidence-based psychotherapy services to treat social anxiety available to those in need. We aim to do this through research, collaboration, dissemination to clinicians and educating the public. Visit NSAC here for more information.
