Healing begins when you no longer have to do everything alone.

My approach to healing

I believe healing is not just about understanding what happened, it’s also about reconnecting with yourself, your body and your sense of safety.

My approach is trauma-informed, compassionate, and collaborative. I intergrate

  • Brainspotting: Supporting the processing of difficult experiences that may feel hard to access through words alone

  • Trauma Sensitive Yoga: Exploring the connection between emotions, experiences, and the body

  • Trauma-informed therapy: Creating a space centered around safety, choice and empowerment

  • Acceptance and commitment therapy: Making changes centered around your values and commitment to change

Maybe you’ve spent years being the strong one, carrying responsibilities, meeting expectations, and pushing through difficult experiences while quietly wondering, “ When do I get to take care of myself?”

You may be navigating the effects of trauma, anxiety, grief, life transitions or the pressure of being the person everyone depends on. You may feel disconnected from yourself, stuck in old patterns, or unsure how to move forward while still honoring where you come from.

You’re not alone.

I work with women who are ready to heal, reconnect with themselves, and create a life that feels more aligned. As a first generation Mexican-American therapist, I understand the complexitites of balancing culture, family expectations, identity and personal growth.

My approach is rooted in compassion, authenticity, and creating a space where you feel safe enough to be seen. Through trauma-informed therapy, Brainspotting, and body-based approaches, we explore what you’ve carried, strengthen self-trust and help you feel more at home within yourself.

My lived experiences shaped the way I understand the worls, but I believe healing is a human experience. I welcome clients from all cultures, identities and lived experiences.

Your journey matters.

“Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen”
— Brené Brown, PhD, LMSW

This is my story, What is yours?

Hi! My name is Zamanda Martínez,

I’m a first generation Mexican-American born and raised in Fort Worth, TX. Growing up first gen meant doing many things without a blueprint for the first time, all while learning a new language and culture outside of my home. This led me to have my own experiences with mental health as a teenager and later throughout college.

Being the first in my family to obtain a higher education was exciting, meaningful and challenging. There were moments when I questioned myself and wondered if I was capable of reaching my goals. Learning that I didn’t have to do everything alone became an important part of my own healing. With the support of a therapist, community and my personal faith, I learned that even difficult experiences can become opportunities for growth, meaning and deeper self-understanding.

Now, I have the privilege of walking alongside others as they navigate their own healing journeys.

Whether you are working through trauma, grief, life transitions, generational patterns, cultural expectations, or learning to create healthier boundaries, YOUR STORY MATTERS. I would be honored to support you as you reconnect with yourself and create a life that feels more aligned with who you are.

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Training and Education

  • Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas since 2020 ( License #83862)

  • Brainspotting Certified

  • Expansion Brainspotting Trained

  • Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga Facilitator

  • Bachelors of Arts in Psychology from UTA

  • Masters in Professional Counseling from Texas Wesleyan University