- stress and anxiety
- communication skills
- guilt and shame
About Martin
Martin Olivares is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 24 years of clinical experience. He helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, and depression. He also works with issues such as communication problems, control struggles, guilt and shame, and post-traumatic stress.
Martin focuses on creating conversations where people can speak honestly about what they feel and think. He keeps language plain and direct and encourages clients to name the thoughts that keep them stuck. Sessions involve looking at patterns in relationships, reactions to stress, and moments when guilt or shame show up.
His approach is practical and interaction-focused. He listens for recurring themes, then helps clients try small changes in how they communicate and respond. That can mean practicing different ways to say things, noticing physical reactions, or testing new boundaries in relationships.
Martin recognizes that taking the first step can feel risky. He aims to be a steady presence while clients weigh options and try approaches that feel manageable. Work can include short-term problem solving and longer-term attention to how past experiences shape current choices.
People seeking help with persistent self-blame, difficulty trusting themselves, or repeated relationship conflicts may find his way of working clear and straightforward. Confirm current session options before booking to make sure they fit your circumstances.
How therapeutic methods translate to online sessions
Martin uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on patterns in relationships and reactions to stress. One common approach he uses looks at interaction patterns between people and helps clients try different ways of speaking and setting boundaries; this helps with communication problems and repeated conflicts.Another approach centers on recognizing and naming feelings like guilt and shame, and then testing small behavioral experiments to see what changes. That method helps people notice the bodily and thought reactions that keep the same issues repeating, such as avoidance or over-control.
Finding the best way to work together is part of the process. He will discuss which approaches match your needs, goals, and preferences and will adjust methods as you learn what helps. The choice of techniques is collaborative and may change over time based on what you find useful.
Session format details were not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins during a workday, or make it easier to meet when travel is difficult. Therapists and licensed professionals often use online work to keep regular contact and to practice new communication skills between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
24+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, and depression. Additional focus areas include communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, and post-traumatic stress.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, interaction-focused style that highlights patterns in thinking and behavior. Sessions often include practicing new ways to communicate and responding differently in stressful moments.
How much experience does he have?
He has 24 years of professional work experience as a clinician in California.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a California LMFT and practices in California.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
He does not accept international clients at this time. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking since specific formats are not listed in the biography.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.