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Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Why Collaborative Divorce is a Route Worth Considering
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Dr. Nikki Martinez, an Independent Medical Expert at the Federal level and has been an Adjunct professor for the past 13 years again joins eHealth Radio and the Psychology & Divorce Channels. Dr. Martinez also works as an Independent Consultant for Various Individuals, Groups, and Organizations, as she continues to see a small caseload of Individual and Couple patients through Tele-Mental Health Services on a regular basis.
Topic: Why Collaborative Divorce is a Route Worth Considering
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Nikki Martinez discuss the following:
To start things off, and so listeners understand, what is “collaborative divorce?”
How is it almost immediately apparent that collaborative divorce lawyers are different, or have a different agenda than what someone might think of in a ‘traditional divorce scenario?”
Are there limits to the settings and ways in which a collaborative lawyer can work?
Why is the contract the couple signs when they enter the collaborative divorce process so important?
Finally, what do you think are the benefits of this process, and why it is a type of divorce process couples should consider?
Dr. Nicole Martinez received her master’s and her Doctorate from Illinois School of Professional Psychology and completed her pre-doctoral and post-doctoral fellowship at Gateway Foundation in Lake Villa, Illinois. Prior to that she attended the University of St. Francis where she completed a double major in Psychology and Therapeutic Recreation. Dr. Martinez has experience working with adolescents and adults in individual, family, and group treatment.
Her therapeutic style can be described as integrative, assessing the needs and style that will best serve the individual client. She typically has a mix between Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy and various holistic approaches, with an emphasis in CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Reality Therapy, and Positive Psychology. She believes in exploring the connection between the body and the mind to treat all the individuals’ needs. Her belief is that an individual must explore many areas of their functioning to ensure optimum health physically and emotionally.
She stresses the essential belief that the therapist and client relationship is collaborative in nature, and the two are 'partners,' who communicate from the first steps of designing the course and goals of treatment, as well as what the priorities will be. Dr. Martinez understands that it is just as important to identify any treatment styles, tools, techniques, or methods that 'did not' work, as did, so that the two of you can work together charting a new path and avoiding precious time and frustration on that which has already been proven to be a poor fit. Dr. Martinez also understands that each person is unique, there is no 'one size fits all,' and that the needs of an individual may not only change from the initial inception of a treatment plan, but from month to month or session to session, and that adapting and meeting the patient 'where they are at,' at any given moment is essential to both letting the patient know they are being heard and attended to, as well as positive treatment outcomes.
Areas of expertise: Medical and health psychology, trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, social anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders and neurodivergent considerations, LGBTQ populations, bereavement, forensics, substance abuse, addictive issues, couples work, MISA, co-occurring disorders, domestic violence, sex offenders, special needs populations, and chronic medical issues and rare diseases. Evaluation and assessment of the above-mentioned individuals.
Website: https://www.drnikkimartinez.com
Resource: EverydayPower.com [key word “Nikki Martinez”]
Social Media: Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/nikki-martinez
The beliefs, views, ideas, thoughts and opinions expressed on any program are those of the persons appearing on the program and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the eHealth Radio Network.
People also listened to: Making It Through Your First Holiday Season After a Divorce

Saturday Oct 14, 2023
What’s Happening in My Mouth/Advice from a Veteran Dentist
Saturday Oct 14, 2023
Saturday Oct 14, 2023
This is a segment about a subject everyone should be informed about – but few people are. I’m talking about oral health and what’s going on inside your mouth.
Dr. Teresa Yang, DDS, who has practiced dentistry in the Los Angeles area for more than thirty years joins eHealth Radio and the Dental Care & Health News Channels. Dr. Yang’s philosophy has always been to put the patient’s interest first: “A person is more than a mouth and a set of teeth.” She is the author of Nothing But the Tooth/An Insider’s Guide to Dental Health.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Teresa Yang discuss the following:
Why did you decide to write this book?
What's the book about?
Is there a trust issue between patients and dentists?
What's new and exciting in dentistry that impacts patients?
What's the biggest misconception about dental health?
How important is it to go to a dentist with a modern office that includes the latest equipment and newest technology?
Teresa Yang, DDS, has practiced dentistry in the Los Angeles area for more than thirty years. She started and developed two practices from scratch, which is unique in today’s insurance-driven world. She has taught clinical dentistry and patient management at UCLA School of Dentistry, has written extensively on dental topics, and is the editor of WestViews, a publication of the Western Los Angeles Dental Society. Dr. Yang’s philosophy has always been to put the patient’s interest first: “A person is more than a mouth and a set of teeth.” She is the author of Nothing But the Tooth/An Insider’s Guide to Dental Health (Rowman & Littlefield, August 23, 2023).
Website: https://www.teresayangdds.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teresayangdds Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teresayangdd Twitter: https://twitter.com/teresayangdds
People also listened to this: Minimally Invasive Back Surgery: Advances and Insights

Friday Oct 13, 2023
Minimally Invasive Back Surgery: Advances and Insights
Friday Oct 13, 2023
Friday Oct 13, 2023
The World Health Organization revealed that over 619 million people globally had low back pain and that number has only increased over the past couple of years. Lower back pain is also cited as the leading cause of disability for people. While traditional surgery has existed as a treatment option, medical leaders are such as Dr. Peter Derman of the Texas Back Institute are advancing the use of minimally invasive procedures to help people obtain treatment and relief from back pain.
Joining the program is Dr. Peter Derman, a Minimally Invasive and Endoscopic Spine Surgeon of the Texas Back Institute joins eHealth Radio and the Orthopedic and Spinal Health Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Peter Derman discuss the following:
Dr. Derman, can you tell us what is meant by “minimally invasive” back surgery procedures – and how it differs from other approaches to back pain treatment?
It seems that back pain issues are an increasing concern for U.S. consumers. Can you tell us a little bit about why Americans are ending up with back pain, and if there is indeed an increase in the number of people with lower back pain issues – why this is happening?
I’d like to circle back to you, Dr. Derman. As a board certified surgeon with an advanced degree in business administration, your credentials are very impressive. Can you tell us how you found your calling as a surgeon in dealing with spinal injury and pain?
Can you share some tips for our listeners on how to avoid spinal injury and back pain?
Finally, can you share with us how a minimally invasive or endoscopic surgery procedure made an impact for one of your patients?
Dr. Peter Derman, a minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgeon at Texas Back Institute, graduated with honors from Stanford University after completing a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences. He received his medical degree from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and concurrently obtained a Masters of Business Administration from the Wharton School of Business. Dr. Derman attended the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York for his residency and completed his Fellowship in Spine Surgery from Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois.
Dr. Derman spends his time helping patients, conducting medical research and exploring ways to better medicine for future generations. Outside of his professional career, he enjoys spending time with his wife and sons. In his personal time, Dr. Derman enjoys staying fit, sailing and brewing craft beer with his wife.
Website: https://texasback.com
Social Media Links: Blog: https://texasback.com/blog Facebook: https://facebook.com/texasbackinstitute Youtube: https://youtube.com/texasbackinstitute Instagram: https://instagram.com/texasbackTwitter: https://twitter.com/TexasBack
People also listened to this: AI-powered technology enabling early detection of serious health diseases

Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
AI-powered technology enabling early detection of serious health diseases
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Jim Kean, the CEO of Molecular You joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Technology Channels to discuss how their AI-powered technology is enabling early detection of serious health diseases even before symptoms appear.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Jim Kean discuss the following:
What particular problems does Molecular You’s solution solve?
What inspired you to feel passionate about this cause?
How important is AI to what you do?
How do you think this will change the healthcare world?
What would you recommend to listeners who want to be more proactive about their long-term health today?
Jim Kean is the CEO of Molecular You. He is a senior technology executive with an innovative career focused on making healthcare easier by pioneering disruptive consumer-oriented health and wellness digital experiences. The consistent theme: creating user delight, loyalty, and retention while fundamentally re-engineering the cost of delivery.
As the former CEO of WellnessFx™, he provided affordable consumer health services, earning recognition as the 2012 Innovative Company of the Year. Kean also spearheaded online health communities as President of Sapient Health Network, which merged with WebMD in 1999. After WebMD, Jim served as Entrepreneur in Residence with Alloy Ventures of Palo Alto. With a rich history of scaling companies, he continues to lead groundbreaking ventures, most recently as CEO of Molecular You.
Website: https://www.molecularyou.com
People also listened to this: Making It Through Your First Holiday Season After a Divorce

Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Making It Through Your First Holiday Season After a Divorce
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Dr. Nikki Martinez, an Independent Medical Expert at the Federal level and has been an Adjunct professor for the past 13 years again joins eHealth Radio and the Psychology & Divorce Channels. Dr. Martinez also works as an Independent Consultant for Various Individuals, Groups, and Organizations, as she continues to see a small caseload of Individual and Couple patients through Tele-Mental Health Services on a regular basis.
Topic: Making It Through Your First Holiday Season After a Divorce
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Nikki Martinez discuss the following:
What is a good way to deal with family and friends before getting together, to make sure that the holidays go as smoothly as possible for you as members of a couple?
What are some of the additional issues people should consider when children are involved?
How can the family be pre-warned and how can they help support children during this first holiday?
Why are the holidays especially hard for those who have broken up and the families that are dealing with their new normal?
If everyone does all these steps, can they expect everything to go smoothly?
Dr. Nicole Martinez received her master’s and her Doctorate from Illinois School of Professional Psychology and completed her pre-doctoral and post-doctoral fellowship at Gateway Foundation in Lake Villa, Illinois. Prior to that she attended the University of St. Francis where she completed a double major in Psychology and Therapeutic Recreation. Dr. Martinez has experience working with adolescents and adults in individual, family, and group treatment.
Her therapeutic style can be described as integrative, assessing the needs and style that will best serve the individual client. She typically has a mix between Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy and various holistic approaches, with an emphasis in CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Reality Therapy, and Positive Psychology. She believes in exploring the connection between the body and the mind to treat all the individuals’ needs. Her belief is that an individual must explore many areas of their functioning to ensure optimum health physically and emotionally.
She stresses the essential belief that the therapist and client relationship is collaborative in nature, and the two are 'partners,' who communicate from the first steps of designing the course and goals of treatment, as well as what the priorities will be. Dr. Martinez understands that it is just as important to identify any treatment styles, tools, techniques, or methods that 'did not' work, as did, so that the two of you can work together charting a new path and avoiding precious time and frustration on that which has already been proven to be a poor fit. Dr. Martinez also understands that each person is unique, there is no 'one size fits all,' and that the needs of an individual may not only change from the initial inception of a treatment plan, but from month to month or session to session, and that adapting and meeting the patient 'where they are at,' at any given moment is essential to both letting the patient know they are being heard and attended to, as well as positive treatment outcomes.
Areas of expertise: Medical and health psychology, trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, social anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders and neurodivergent considerations, LGBTQ populations, bereavement, forensics, substance abuse, addictive issues, couples work, MISA, co-occurring disorders, domestic violence, sex offenders, special needs populations, and chronic medical issues and rare diseases. Evaluation and assessment of the above-mentioned individuals.
Website: https://www.drnikkimartinez.com
Resource: EverydayPower.com [key word “Nikki Martinez”]
Social Media: Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/nikki-martinez
The beliefs, views, ideas, thoughts and opinions expressed on any program are those of the persons appearing on the program and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the eHealth Radio Network.
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Friday Oct 06, 2023
How to Take Some of the Worries out of Babies and Sleep
Friday Oct 06, 2023
Friday Oct 06, 2023
Brent Wolkin the Vice President of Colgate Mattress that was founded nearly 70 years ago on the values of integrity, loyalty and honesty, and they remain the cornerstones of the company join eHealth Radio and the Children's Health and Sleep Health Channels.
Topic: How to Take Some of the Worries out of Babies and Sleep
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Brent Wolkin discuss the following:
What is one of the most worrisome parts of being a new parent?
For any new or expecting parents tuning in today, what would be your key advice or message regarding their baby's sleep environment?
Are all crib mattresses the same and is there anything to look for specifically when shopping for one?
How does a baby’s body change and will this affect the type of mattress required?
Are there specific materials that are used in crib mattresses and are there any that should be avoided when choosing a crib mattress?
What's been your proudest moment at Colgate?
Brent Wolkin, the Vice President of Colgate Mattress, represents the third generation of Wolkins to lead the company. Established by his grandfather, Sol Wolkin, Colgate Mattress was founded nearly 70 years ago on the values of integrity, loyalty and honesty, and they remain the cornerstones of the company.
Brent graduated from the University of Georgia and went on to earn a Master's degree in mathematics from Georgia State University. Before joining the company in 2008, Brent taught middle school math for several years.
At Colgate Mattress, he began as credit manager and then moved on to serve as plant manager for 14 years giving him a unique perspective on manufacturing and quality control for the company. In his current role as Vice President, Brent is instrumental in driving the business’ direct-to-consumer growth and guiding Colgate’s production operations.
Brent is married to Amy and has two adorable children, Ethan and Shai, both of whom were raised on Colgate mattresses.
Website: https://colgatekids.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/colgatemattress Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colgatemattress Twitter: https://twitter.com/colgatemattress
People also listened to this: The Many Benefits of Making Peace with the End of a Relationship

Friday Oct 06, 2023
The Many Benefits of Making Peace with the End of a Relationship
Friday Oct 06, 2023
Friday Oct 06, 2023
Dr. Nikki Martinez, an Independent Medical Expert at the Federal level and has been an Adjunct professor for the past 13 years joins eHealth Radio and the Psychology & Emotional Health Channels. Dr. Martinez also works as an Independent Consultant for Various Individuals, Groups, and Organizations, as she continues to see a small caseload of Individual and Couple patients through Tele-Mental Health Services on a regular basis.
Topic: The Many Benefits of Making Peace with the End of a Relationship
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Nikki Martinez discuss the following:
What are some of the areas of people’s lives that can be impacted when someone is struggling with the end of a long-term relationship?
What are some of the more serious consequences you have seen people suffer if they don’t realize that they way they are coping, or not coping has spiraled out of control?
You see this as an opportunity for growth, and something that can feel like a very positive period in the person’s life. Can you speak more about that?
If you have children, why is moving forward especially important?
What are some final take-a-ways you have for listeners on making peace with the end of a relationship?
Dr. Nicole Martinez received her master’s and her Doctorate from Illinois School of Professional Psychology and completed her pre-doctoral and post-doctoral fellowship at Gateway Foundation in Lake Villa, Illinois. Prior to that she attended the University of St. Francis where she completed a double major in Psychology and Therapeutic Recreation. Dr. Martinez has experience working with adolescents and adults in individual, family, and group treatment.
Her therapeutic style can be described as integrative, assessing the needs and style that will best serve the individual client. She typically has a mix between Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy and various holistic approaches, with an emphasis in CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Reality Therapy, and Positive Psychology. She believes in exploring the connection between the body and the mind to treat all the individuals’ needs. Her belief is that an individual must explore many areas of their functioning to ensure optimum health physically and emotionally.
She stresses the essential belief that the therapist and client relationship is collaborative in nature, and the two are 'partners,' who communicate from the first steps of designing the course and goals of treatment, as well as what the priorities will be. Dr. Martinez understands that it is just as important to identify any treatment styles, tools, techniques, or methods that 'did not' work, as did, so that the two of you can work together charting a new path and avoiding precious time and frustration on that which has already been proven to be a poor fit. Dr. Martinez also understands that each person is unique, there is no 'one size fits all,' and that the needs of an individual may not only change from the initial inception of a treatment plan, but from month to month or session to session, and that adapting and meeting the patient 'where they are at,' at any given moment is essential to both letting the patient know they are being heard and attended to, as well as positive treatment outcomes.
Areas of expertise: Medical and health psychology, trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, social anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders and neurodivergent considerations, LGBTQ populations, bereavement, forensics, substance abuse, addictive issues, couples work, MISA, co-occurring disorders, domestic violence, sex offenders, special needs populations, and chronic medical issues and rare diseases. Evaluation and assessment of the above-mentioned individuals.
Website: https://www.drnikkimartinez.com
Resource: EverydayPower.com [key word “Nikki Martinez”]
Social Media: Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/nikki-martinez
The beliefs, views, ideas, thoughts and opinions expressed on any program are those of the persons appearing on the program and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the eHealth Radio Network.
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Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Dr. Nikki Martinez, an Independent Medical Expert at the Federal level and has been an Adjunct professor for the past 13 years joins eHealth Radio and the Psychology & Emotional Health Channels. Dr. Martinez also works as an Independent Consultant for Various Individuals, Groups, and Organizations, as she continues to see a small caseload of Individual and Couple patients through Tele-Mental Health Services on a regular basis.
Topic: Reasons Adult Coloring Books Are Great for Your Mental, Emotional, and Intellectual Health
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Nikki Martinez discuss the following:
Is it true that the practice of "prescribing" adult coloring stems all the way back to the late psychologist Carl Jung?
What types of emotional and mental health issues can Adult coloring books help with?
Coloring can obviously bring us back to a simpler time, but you also note that coloring has intellectual benefits as well. Could you say a little about that?
You noted that coloring utilizes ‘both’ sides of the brain, so not only as it applies to your field, but what other areas can this be used in for treatment?
Adult coloring books clearly help serve many purposes that are beneficial, what are some thoughts you would like to leave listeners with?
Dr. Nicole Martinez received her master’s and her Doctorate from Illinois School of Professional Psychology and completed her pre-doctoral and post-doctoral fellowship at Gateway Foundation in Lake Villa, Illinois. Prior to that she attended the University of St. Francis where she completed a double major in Psychology and Therapeutic Recreation. Dr. Martinez has experience working with adolescents and adults in individual, family, and group treatment.
Her therapeutic style can be described as integrative, assessing the needs and style that will best serve the individual client. She typically has a mix between Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy and various holistic approaches, with an emphasis in CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Reality Therapy, and Positive Psychology. She believes in exploring the connection between the body and the mind to treat all the individuals’ needs. Her belief is that an individual must explore many areas of their functioning to ensure optimum health physically and emotionally.
She stresses the essential belief that the therapist and client relationship is collaborative in nature, and the two are 'partners,' who communicate from the first steps of designing the course and goals of treatment, as well as what the priorities will be. Dr. Martinez understands that it is just as important to identify any treatment styles, tools, techniques, or methods that 'did not' work, as did, so that the two of you can work together charting a new path and avoiding precious time and frustration on that which has already been proven to be a poor fit. Dr. Martinez also understands that each person is unique, there is no 'one size fits all,' and that the needs of an individual may not only change from the initial inception of a treatment plan, but from month to month or session to session, and that adapting and meeting the patient 'where they are at,' at any given moment is essential to both letting the patient know they are being heard and attended to, as well as positive treatment outcomes.
Areas of expertise: Medical and health psychology, trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, social anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders and neurodivergent considerations, LGBTQ populations, bereavement, forensics, substance abuse, addictive issues, couples work, MISA, co-occurring disorders, domestic violence, sex offenders, special needs populations, and chronic medical issues and rare diseases. Evaluation and assessment of the above-mentioned individuals.
Website: https://www.drnikkimartinez.com
Resource: EverydayPower.com [key word “Nikki Martinez”]
Social Media: Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/nikki-martinez
The beliefs, views, ideas, thoughts and opinions expressed on any program are those of the persons appearing on the program and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the eHealth Radio Network.
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Saturday Sep 30, 2023
Stress Management with Goal Setting and Goal Achievement
Saturday Sep 30, 2023
Saturday Sep 30, 2023
Frank Healy, a Licensed Professional Counselor and author who has written books on healing your past, improving your memory, and now how to achieve your goals in a stress-free manner joins eHealth Radio and the General Health and Stress Management Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Frank Healy discuss the following:
What made you decide to write a book on stress-free success since your other books are about memory and memory healing?
In your book Stress-Free Success, you indicate that there are ways to relieve yourself of stress while you work hard to achieve your goals. What are the ways?
You have also indicated that there are specific ways to set goals. What are the ways?
Is your book a reference for people to keep and refer to when they need to de-stress themselves?
What will you do next with your books?
Frank Healy is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of New Jersey and Certified Life Coach. He is classified with Hyperthymesia or Highly Superior Autobiographical Memory by the University of California. Frank remembers every day of his life for the past 57 years since he was six years old. This includes the day of the week, the weather, news, and personal events. Frank lives with his wife Janet in Dennisville New Jersey and works as a therapist at Families Matter and Seaside Serentiy. Frank has published over 20 books including his latest Stress-Free Success.
Website: http://phenomenalmemory.com
Social Media Links: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-healy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frank.healy.7 Twitter: https://twitter.com/Frank_Healy
The beliefs, views, ideas, thoughts and opinions expressed on any program are those of the persons appearing on the program and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the eHealth Radio Network.
People also listened to this: Is Mind Reading Ruining Your Relationship?

Friday Sep 29, 2023
Is Mind Reading Ruining Your Relationship?
Friday Sep 29, 2023
Friday Sep 29, 2023
Dr. Nikki Martinez, an Independent Medical Expert at the Federal level and has been an Adjunct professor for the past 13 years joins eHealth Radio and the Psychology & Relationship Channels. Dr. Martinez also works as an Independent Consultant for Various Individuals, Groups, and Organizations, as she continues to see a small caseload of Individual and Couple patients through Tele-Mental Health Services on a regular basis.
Topic: Is Mind Reading Ruining Your Relationship?
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Nikki Martinez discuss the following:
What is "Mind Reading?"
You had some statistics from the American Psychological Association on divorce rates, and some common themes you see come up that you thought were useful to know.
What are some of the commonly named factors among couples who come to couples therapy, or ultimately end up divorcing?
Are couples often surprised to find out what the other ‘actually meant’ in a certain situation?
Does being aware of these issues and “Mind Reading” guarantee that a couple will never disagree?
Dr. Nicole Martinez received her master’s and her Doctorate from Illinois School of Professional Psychology and completed her pre-doctoral and post-doctoral fellowship at Gateway Foundation in Lake Villa, Illinois. Prior to that she attended the University of St. Francis where she completed a double major in Psychology and Therapeutic Recreation. Dr. Martinez has experience working with adolescents and adults in individual, family, and group treatment.
Her therapeutic style can be described as integrative, assessing the needs and style that will best serve the individual client. She typically has a mix between Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy and various holistic approaches, with an emphasis in CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Reality Therapy, and Positive Psychology. She believes in exploring the connection between the body and the mind to treat all the individuals’ needs. Her belief is that an individual must explore many areas of their functioning to ensure optimum health physically and emotionally.
She stresses the essential belief that the therapist and client relationship is collaborative in nature, and the two are 'partners,' who communicate from the first steps of designing the course and goals of treatment, as well as what the priorities will be. Dr. Martinez understands that it is just as important to identify any treatment styles, tools, techniques, or methods that 'did not' work, as did, so that the two of you can work together charting a new path and avoiding precious time and frustration on that which has already been proven to be a poor fit. Dr. Martinez also understands that each person is unique, there is no 'one size fits all,' and that the needs of an individual may not only change from the initial inception of a treatment plan, but from month to month or session to session, and that adapting and meeting the patient 'where they are at,' at any given moment is essential to both letting the patient know they are being heard and attended to, as well as positive treatment outcomes.
Areas of expertise: Medical and health psychology, trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, social anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders and neurodivergent considerations, LGBTQ populations, bereavement, forensics, substance abuse, addictive issues, couples work, MISA, co-occurring disorders, domestic violence, sex offenders, special needs populations, and chronic medical issues and rare diseases. Evaluation and assessment of the above-mentioned individuals.
Website: https://www.drnikkimartinez.com
Resource: EverydayPower.com [key word “Nikki Martinez”]
Social Media: Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/nikki-martinez
The beliefs, views, ideas, thoughts and opinions expressed on any program are those of the persons appearing on the program and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the eHealth Radio Network.