Mauro MartinezGonzalez, MA

Mauro MartinezGonzalez, MA

Psychotherapist

Approaches to Therapy

Mauro understands diverse population needs, he believes in offering a holistic and empathic approach and creating a safe place for therapeutic collaboration to provide tools and support to individuals in their journey for growth and self-healing. He is committed to providing an affirming space to customize problem-solving skills based on the individual’s needs.

Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Trauma
  • Stress Management
  • Life Transitions and Adjustments
  • Self Esteem and Confidence
  • Communication & Relationships
  • Mood Disorders (Depression, Bipolar, Substance-induced, etc)
  • Co-dependency
  • Identity and personality issues
  • Boundary setting
  • Addiction

Theoretical Orientation

Eclectic (Trauma Focused (TF-CBT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT),  Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Psychodynamic, play therapy)

Favorite Quote

“Every life is a mystery. There is nobody whose life is normal and boring.” – Frank McCourt

Hobbies

Mindfulness Meditation, Hiking, Reading, Music & Film, Traveling

Brief Bio

After spending 10 years in the military and 4 as a police officer, Mauro recognized the need to address multiple mental health needs within his community and made the decision to pursue the mental health field.  He earned his B.A in Psychology from California State University, Dominguez Hills in 2016, M.A in Forensic Psychology from Argosy University and is currently pursuing his Doctorate in Applied Clinical Psychology from the Chicago School of Psychology, Loss Angeles Campus.

Mauro has worked with all ages ranging from ages 5 to 87, military veterans, homeless population within Skid Row and surrounding areas in Los Angeles to include surrounding areas to include the state and federal prisons.

Languages

English

Spanish

Psychotherapist

Approaches to Therapy

Mauro understands diverse population needs, he believes in offering a holistic and empathic approach and creating a safe place for therapeutic collaboration to provide tools and support to individuals in their journey for growth and self-healing. He is committed to providing an affirming space to customize problem-solving skills based on the individual’s needs.

Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Trauma
  • Stress Management
  • Life Transitions and Adjustments
  • Self Esteem and Confidence
  • Communication & Relationships
  • Mood Disorders (Depression, Bipolar, Substance-induced, etc)
  • Co-dependency
  • Identity and personality issues
  • Boundary setting
  • Addiction

Theoretical Orientation

Eclectic (Trauma Focused (TF-CBT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT),  Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Psychodynamic, play therapy)

Favorite Quote

“Every life is a mystery. There is nobody whose life is normal and boring.” – Frank McCourt

Hobbies

Mindfulness Meditation, Hiking, Reading, Music & Film, Traveling

Brief Bio

After spending 10 years in the military and 4 as a police officer, Mauro recognized the need to address multiple mental health needs within his community and made the decision to pursue the mental health field.  He earned his B.A in Psychology from California State University, Dominguez Hills in 2016, M.A in Forensic Psychology from Argosy University and is currently pursuing his Doctorate in Applied Clinical Psychology from the Chicago School of Psychology, Loss Angeles Campus.

Mauro has worked with all ages ranging from ages 5 to 87, military veterans, homeless population within Skid Row and surrounding areas in Los Angeles to include surrounding areas to include the state and federal prisons.

Languages

English

Spanish