Stephanie Gonzalez Martinez, MA, LPCC

Pronouns - She/her/hers

Location - Teletherapy

Currently Accepting New Clients
Not Accepting New Clients at This Time
Accepting Psych Testing Clients Only

Stephanie is a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate that specializes in working with BIPOC clients and LGBTQIA+ clients. She works with clients aged 10+ and offers bilingual services (Spanish and English). She specializes in trauma, abuse, attachment, life transitions, and personal development. Stephanie integrates strengths-based, trauma-informed, person-centered modalities to support clients on their therapeutic journey.

Insurances Accepted

(CHP+) Medicaid
Aetna
Cigna (now Evernorth)
Colorado Access (Medicaid / CHP+)
Denver Health Medical Plan (DHMP commercial)
First Health Network
Kaiser PPO / HMO Commercial Denver Metro area
Kaiser PPO Beacon / Carelon commercial / Kaiser HMO
RMHP Medicaid
Rocky Mountain Health Plans (A UnitedHealthcare company)
United Healthcare / UBH (Optum)

Current Practice

As a therapist of color, Stephanie strives to offer multiculturally competent and inclusive services. She believes in developing a therapeutic relationship based on trust, acceptance, and collaboration. The client knows themselves and their experiences best, so she strives to integrate the client's opinions and values into therapy sessions. To foster a safe, warm environement, Stephanie approaches with a kind and compassionate attitude. She is passionate about working with individuals with trauma and individuals seeking to develop their self-love/pershonhood. Stephanie incorporates a variety of modalties to meet a client's unique needs and empower them on their journey towards healing, fulfillment, and growth.

Stephanie is currently being supervised by Kimberly Dunn-Lipscomb, MSW, LCSW.

Client Focus

  • Adolescents 10-12
  • Teens 13+
  • Adults 18+
  • Transgender
  • LGBTQIA+
  • Spanish Speaking

Areas of Focus

  • ADHD/Neurodivergence
  • AIDS/HIV
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Autism in Adults (skills, etc.)
  • Bipolar and/or Mood Management
  • Caregiver Support
  • Childhood Abuse
  • Chronic Illness/Pain
  • Crisis Management
  • Divorce / High Conflict Family
  • Domestic Violence
  • Existential Issues
  • Fertility
  • Gender/Sexuality
  • Grief/Loss
  • Life Transitions
  • Parenting
  • Personality Disorder
  • Postpartum
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Trauma/PTSD

Treatment Approach

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Art Therapy
  • Brief/Solution Focused Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Family/Systems Theory
  • Humanistic/Existentialist
  • Mindfulness-based
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Multicultural Counseling
  • Person-centered
  • Play Therapy
  • Psychodynamic
  • Somatic Therapy
  • Strengths-Based Therapy
  • Trauma Focused Therapy

Past Work Experience

  • Early Childhood Educator in Aurora, CO
  • High School Administrative Assistant in Aurora, CO 

Education & Licensure

  • Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Adams State University, May 2024
  • Bachelor's in Edcuation Studies, Colby College, May 2020
  • Supervised by Yakitta Renfroe, MA, LPC