Martha "Grace" Marquez, LMHC

Martha "Grace" Marquez is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, grief, and relationship strain. She works with issues like codependency, drug and alcohol addiction, eating concerns, anger, and self-esteem. Martha aims to make therapy straightforward and practical for people who feel stuck.

Martha brings more than two decades of clinical experience to her practice in Florida. She earned a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in counseling, and she holds the LMHC credential. Over many years she has worked in different treatment settings and in management roles, giving her a broad perspective on care and recovery.

Her approach blends practical skills with a human-centered style. She often uses cognitive behavioral ideas to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior. Martha also draws on acceptance and commitment ideas, mindfulness, dialectical strategies, and client-centered conversation to match the work to each person.

Sessions focus on clear goals and usable tools. Clients can expect to practice skills between sessions and to review what helps and what does not. Martha keeps the tone warm and direct, and she aims to treat people with respect and without judgment.

She has particular experience supporting people through trauma and abuse, bipolar mood concerns, intimacy-related struggles, and LGBTQ issues. Martha adapts plans to each person's needs and encourages small, steady steps toward change.

Approach-driven care for online therapy

The work often draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and some habit patterns because it focuses on practical steps and measurable progress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy encourages noticing feelings without getting stuck and clarifying personal values to guide actions; it often helps with anxiety, addictive patterns, and chronic distress. Client-centered therapy centers the conversation on the person's experience, offering empathy and support while the person finds their own solutions.

Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That process may include trying a skill-based plan, using acceptance strategies, or prioritizing supportive, client-led conversation depending on what helps most.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues and practice skills in real time, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging can support quick reflections, brief check-ins, and ongoing skill reminders between sessions.