Finding Healing and Hope

Life’s challenges can often feel overwhelming, especially when facing grief, anxiety, depression, or difficult family dynamics. If you’re struggling with loss, trauma, or a sense of disconnection, you don’t have to go through it alone. My goal is to provide a safe and compassionate space where you can process your emotions, build self-awareness, and find strength in your healing journey.

As a Clinical Social Work Intern, I specialize in working with teens, young adults, and individuals navigating loss and life transitions. Whether you’re struggling with grief, depression, family concerns, or a lack of self-awareness, I believe that healing starts with understanding the root of your struggles and breaking down the barriers that hold you back.

About Lorenthia Clayton, CSW-I

Lorenthia Clayton is a Clinical Social Work Intern committed to helping individuals process emotions, navigate grief, and build resilience. Originally from Los Angeles, CA, she earned her Master’s Degree in Social Work with honors from the University of Southern California (USC). Her experience includes working with teens, young adults, and individuals facing end-of-life challenges, helping them find meaning, connection, and healing in their journey.

Lorenthia specializes in treating anxiety, depression, grief, and family concerns. She has a strong passion for supporting bereaved individuals, parents, and youth, guiding them through the complex emotions and challenges that come with loss, identity struggles, and life transitions. She is known for her client-centered approach, ensuring that each person she works with feels heard, validated, and empowered to create change.

A Holistic and Trauma-Informed Approach

Lorenthia believes that therapy should be a space for self-exploration, healing, and personal growth. She integrates a variety of evidence-based and compassionate approaches to help clients move forward. Her approach includes:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Helping clients shift negative thought patterns and improve emotional well-being.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Teaching practical skills for emotional regulation and personal resilience.

Grief & Bereavement Counseling Providing a space for clients to process loss and navigate the emotions surrounding grief.

Family Systems Work Helping clients improve relationships and break unhealthy generational patterns.

Trauma-Informed Care Supporting individuals with past trauma in a way that fosters healing and self-compassion.

Who She Helps

Lorenthia works with:

Teens and young adults struggling with self-awareness, depression, and family conflicts. Individuals experiencing grief and loss who need support through life transitions. Parents looking to strengthen their relationships with their children. People facing emotional barriers and seeking clarity and healing. Clients wanting a supportive, non-judgmental space to process their emotions and build self-confidence.

A Safe and Supportive Space for Healing

Lorenthia is passionate about helping clients gain self-awareness, heal from the past, and move forward with confidence. She believes that each person has the potential for growth and transformation, and she provides the guidance, tools, and encouragement needed to achieve lasting change.

For those looking for a therapist who understands the complexities of grief, family challenges, and emotional healing, Lorenthia offers a compassionate and empowering approach. She is committed to walking alongside her clients as they reclaim their strength, discover their purpose, and step into a brighter future.

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Depth, Healing, and Lasting Change

Sometimes life has a way of choosing our path. For me, therapy wasn’t just a career—it was a calling. Growing up in difficult circumstances taught me the value of resilience, compassion, and truly being heard. Today, I bring that same depth of understanding into my work as a therapist, helping individuals and couples find clarity, connection, and hope—even in their most challenging seasons.

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and U.S. Air Force veteran, I offer a grounded, real-world approach to therapy. My experience serving on multiple deployments gave me a deep appreciation for human strength, vulnerability, and the power of healing. Whether you’re navigating trauma, relationship strain, depression, or anxiety, I create a space where you can dig deep, feel safe, and move forward with purpose.

About Dr. Tony Martinez, Ph.D., LMFT

Dr. Tony Martinez is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute. He has been practicing since 2007 and brings over 15 years of clinical experience to his work with individuals, couples, and families. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Dr. Martinez’s approach is grounded in real-life perspective, multicultural awareness, and psychodynamic theory.

Dr. Martinez specializes in helping clients explore and heal deep-rooted emotional patterns related to trauma, anxiety, depression, identity, and relationships. He creates a safe, collaborative space for growth while integrating holistic wellness practices, including spiritual connection for those who seek it.

Outside of private practice, Dr. Martinez has taught university-level psychology and continues to volunteer with underserved communities, including local shelters and nonprofit organizations. His compassionate and reflective style helps clients uncover insight, develop healthy habits, and take confident steps toward lasting change.

A Client-Centered and Relationship-Focused Approach

Dr. Martinez uses a psychodynamic approach, helping you understand how your past experiences shape current patterns, emotions, and relationships. Together, we’ll explore how those experiences influence your sense of self—and how to break free from what’s holding you back.

You can expect therapy with Dr. Martinez to be:

Collaborative and Reflective We work together to understand your story and create meaningful goals.

Holistic and Practical We look at the full picture: emotional health, daily habits, boundaries, relationships, and for some, spiritual well-being.

Culturally Grounded With a multicultural background and international life experience, I offer a space that honors identity, culture, and lived experience.

Trauma-Informed Whether you’ve experienced combat trauma, childhood adversity, or emotional wounds, I meet you with care and clinical expertise.

Who He Helps

Dr. Martinez works with:

Adults and couples feeling stuck in painful emotional or relational patterns

Veterans and first responders coping with trauma and adjustment challenges

Clients facing depression, anxiety, or identity crises Individuals seeking a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships

Clients from diverse cultural backgrounds looking for a therapist who understands the power of lived experience

A Safe Place to Reflect, Heal, and Reclaim Your Life

You are capable of more than you believe—and therapy can be the place where you start to believe it too. My mission is to help you discover your strength, understand your story, and begin building the life you want, one session at a time.

If you’re ready to take the next step, I invite you to reach out for a free consultation. Let’s begin your healing journey—together.

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