- Years in practice
- 8
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Texas
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Armando
Armando Martinez Jr is a Licensed Professional Counselor who focuses on helping people who feel stuck and want practical change. He speaks English and Spanish and offers straightforward support for stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, self-esteem, grief, addictions, and parenting challenges. He aims to restore everyday resilience so people can move forward one step at a time.
Armando emphasizes that clients are the experts on their own lives. He uses an integrative style, combining different therapeutic strategies to match each person’s needs.
Background and approach
Sessions are goal-oriented and grounded in what the client wants to achieve rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. His background includes work in inpatient mental health settings, school counseling with at-risk students, and independent practice. That experience exposed him to a wide range of issues including trauma, mood concerns, and behavioral challenges.
He draws on those settings to inform practical steps in therapy. In the room he focuses on building tools clients can use between sessions. That can mean reframing thoughts, practicing mindfulness, or identifying small changes that make daily life easier.
The aim is to leave sessions with a clear, doable next step. Armando also addresses specific areas such as ADHD, bipolar mood challenges, adoption and foster care concerns, caregiver stress, and body image. He frames therapy as a collaborative process and helps people tailor strategies to their culture, values, and life situation.
What Armando works with
Everything Armando lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Armando helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Armando lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and online support
Armando commonly blends Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) when working online. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on meeting people where they are and respecting their perspective so they guide the pace and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches skills to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress.The right approach is usually worked out together. He will listen to your goals and preferences and suggest techniques that fit your situation. Clients and the therapist check in regularly to adjust the plan so it stays useful and relevant.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls are helpful for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging work for brief check-ins, coaching-style notes, or when you need flexible, short interactions during the week.
Questions people ask about Armando
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, self-esteem, relationship issues, parenting, trauma and related concerns such as ADHD and bipolar mood challenges.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His approach is integrative and client-centered, combining practical techniques like cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness with exploratory work to find what helps each person most.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor and has worked in inpatient mental health, school settings, and independent practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds an LPC credential and practices in Texas.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What formats are available for appointments?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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