Feel better, faster—with EMDR.

In-person therapy in the Bay area; virtual sessions anywhere in CA. 

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You’re tired of managing your emotions like a full-time job.

The anxiety is constant—even when nothing’s “technically” wrong.

You scroll social media trying to self-diagnose, avoid eye contact in meetings, and snap at people you actually love.

Maybe your trauma doesn’t “look that bad on paper,” but it’s been running the show.

Or maybe you’re just really f*cking tired of pretending you’re okay when inside you feel like a barely-functioning shell.

Therapy with me isn’t just talk—it’s transformation.

You’ll actually feel lighter, more grounded, more you.

The stuff that used to hijack your day? It won’t hit the same.

You’ll show up differently in relationships, start trusting yourself again, and maybe even sleep through the night without overthinking the last 12 years of your life.

There’s space here for the messy middle, the ugly cry, the WTF moments—and the healing that comes after.

Why work with me?

Because I’m not a “hmm, and how does that make you feel?” therapist.

I’m in it with you. Shoes off, blanket on, real talk flowing.

I’ll teach you how your brain works so you can stop blaming yourself for things that were never your fault.

I use tools that go deeper than talk—EMDR, somatic work, EFT tapping—tailored to your unique story.

Lizette’s Specialties

  • Trauma

    If it’s still hijacking your nervous system, we can work on it. EMDR helps you drop the baggage without reliving every detail.

    Let’s un-f*ck your past.

  • Anxiety & Depression

    When your brain won’t stop and your body’s in shutdown, it’s time to go deeper. We’ll target the root, not just toss you a breathing app.

    I’m ready to feel peace.

  • Women & Teens

    You’ve held it together long enough. This is your space to be seen, supported, and finally exhale.

    I want to feel seen.

What healing looks like:

→ Less reactivity, more peace

→ A brain that doesn’t default to panic, doom, or self-blame

→ More space between you and your triggers

→ Confidence in your boundaries (and fewer “Why did I say yes again?!” moments)

→ A new story about who you are and what you’re capable of

  • EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)

    It’s not magic—but it’s close.

    We’ll target the memories and beliefs that are messing with your present, rewire how your brain stores that sh*t, and build new, powerful beliefs in their place. It’s not just for trauma, and you don’t have to relive every detail or tell your whole life story to feel a real shift.

    I also use EFT tapping—a body-based tool that helps calm your nervous system and process stuck emotion right in the moment. Think of it as emotional first aid you can actually use between sessions.

Meet The Clinician

Hi, I’m Lizette Martinez, LCSW—mom, therapist, real human who’s been through some sh*t.

I created Sana Therapy to feel like home, whether we’re in my space or yours. I’ve been through loss, postpartum, and healing of my own—and I bring that depth into every session.

This is a space to get honest, get curious, and get free.

Let’s get started.