Shanique Martinez

Areas of Expertise:

• Individual Therapy for Adults 18+

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Life transitions

• Stress

• Racial and Cultural Identity

• Trauma

• Interpersonal Relationships

• Self-worth

• Grief

*** Virtual and In-Person Therapy Appointments Available at our River North location

Therapist Bio:

Our most difficult moments can become opportunities for deeper understanding. I would be honored to support you in making sense of your world. During times of betrayal, self-doubt, isolation, confusion, unmet expectations, or guilt, we can reflect together on both inner wounds and the systems impacting your lived experience.

I work from a decolonizing lens and strive to create a therapeutic space that feels meaningful, affirming, and supportive. My approach is warm, direct, insightful, and grounded. I honor your authenticity, values, and curiosities, recognizing that you are the expert on your own inner world and lived experience.

I have experience working with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, racial and cultural stressors, and questions of identity. My work is integrative and tailored to each individual. In sessions, we may draw from cognitive-behavioral approaches to shift unhelpful thought patterns, psychodynamic frameworks to explore unconscious themes, Adlerian or DBT-informed tools to support daily change, and mindfulness practices to help process emotions and cultivate presence.

Together, we can address present concerns while building a path toward greater self-trust and self-mastery. My goal is to create a sacred, collaborative space where difficult emotions and patterns can be explored at a pace that feels right for you. There is also room here for laughter, joy, and lightness. I will meet you where you are and support you as you move forward.