The Full Story

About

I’m Elizabeth Martinez, a Bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with over a decade of experience serving diverse communities through trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and culturally responsive mental health services.

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I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of Texas at San Antonio and my Master’s in Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington. My professional background includes extensive work in child welfare, inpatient psychiatric care, and family-based services, where I supported children, adults, and families navigating complex challenges. These experiences shaped my commitment to providing therapy that is both evidence-based and deeply compassionate.

As the founder of Embodied Resilience Therapy, LLC, I bring this experience into my practice, specializing in immigration evaluations and individual therapy. I offer evaluations that honor each client’s story with compassion, precision, and cultural awareness. In therapy, I draw from CBT, DBT, EMDR, somatic approaches, narrative therapy, and parts work, always tailoring care to meet your unique needs.

I also believe in doing my own inner work. I attend therapy myself and know firsthand how vulnerable it can feel to sit in the client’s chair. This perspective keeps me grounded and reminds me to approach every client with respect, humility, and empathy.

Whether you’re seeking support through an immigration case or exploring therapy for trauma, anxiety, burnout, or life transitions, I create a space where you can feel seen, heard, and understood, without judgment or pressure. I provide services in English and Spanish and collaborate regularly with attorneys, interpreters, and community providers to ensure comprehensive support.

This work is not just professional for me, it’s personal. I believe in the power of healing through storytelling, advocacy, and connection. It’s an honor to walk alongside those reclaiming their voice, stability, and future.