Martha "Grace" Marquez, LMHC

Martha "Grace" Marquez is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Florida. She works with people dealing with addiction and related concerns, and she also helps those coping with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, trauma, grief, and issues around self-esteem and intimacy.

She brings more than 21 years of experience in behavioral health settings. Her training includes a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Florida Atlantic University and a master’s degree from Nova Southeastern University. She has spent much of her career focused on addiction and co-occurring conditions, and she has supported people facing drug and alcohol addiction and codependency.

Martha uses a collaborative, warm approach in sessions. She leans on cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment strategies, mindfulness practices, and client-centered methods to build practical skills. Sessions are adapted to each person’s needs and goals rather than following a single script.

People who value a respectful and nonjudgmental therapist may find her style a good fit. She aims to help clients set manageable goals, practice new coping tools, and make steady progress toward healthier patterns.

If someone decides to begin, Martha guides the creation of a tailored plan and checks in regularly to adjust as needed. Her background includes individual, group, and family work, and she frames treatment around the concerns each person brings to therapy.

How therapy approaches shape online care

Martha commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people clarify their values and take small steps toward a meaningful life even when difficult thoughts and feelings show up. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, and addiction-related challenges.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a practical method that identifies unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and replaces them with more effective actions and routines. CBT is frequently used for anxiety, mood concerns, and coping with cravings or urges.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Martha will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then suggest methods to try. That plan is revisited and adjusted as progress is made so the therapy fits the person, not the other way around.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and support consistent check-ins. Some formats are better for shorter, focused check-ins while others suit longer, deeper sessions - the therapist will help match the format to the session goals and your daily routine.