Rooted in Community. Grounded in Care.
At Healing Blue Therapy, we believe healing begins when you feel safe enough to be honest about what you have been carrying.
You may come to therapy because of anxiety, trauma, self-doubt, relationship stress, motherhood, family pressure, or the feeling that you are no longer yourself. But often, underneath the symptoms, there is a deeper story, old wounds, survival patterns, painful experiences, or beliefs about yourself that began long before today.
Healing Blue was created to help people go deeper than coping.
We help individuals understand where their pain comes from, how it has shaped the way they see themselves and others, and what healing can look like when therapy honors the whole person — your story, your culture, your relationships, your nervous system, and your hope for something different.
Like the ocean, healing moves in waves. Some seasons feel calm. Others feel overwhelming. We are here to help you move through those waves with compassion, clarity, and support.
How Healing Blue Began
Healing Blue Therapy was founded in 2018 by Dr. Martinez, PsyD, LCSW. While working with clients facing everyday struggles, work stress, relationship difficulties, or life changes, Maria noticed something deeper. Most people were also carrying old childhood wounds that made coping with current challenges even harder.
Healing Blue was created to go beyond surface-level therapy. Our work focuses on healing the root causes of trauma, helping clients transform how they see themselves and the world around them.
Healing Blue’s mission is to heal what still hurts.
Many of our clients grew up feeling they were never “good enough.” Some were compared to siblings, others walked on eggshells to avoid conflict, while others felt unseen despite having “everything they needed.” Those early experiences often leave deep marks, shaping identity, relationships, and self-worth.
At Healing Blue, we help you rewrite that story. Together, we uncover old beliefs and replace them with healthier, empowering truths, so you can stop surviving and start thriving.
Meet Our Therapists
Dr. Maria Martinez, PsyD, LCSW – Founder
Maria’s journey as an immigrant from El Salvador, leaving her home during the civil war and rebuilding life in a new country, shaped her deep understanding of resilience, loss, and healing. She founded Healing Blue to create a space where people can gently transform old wounds into strength.
Certified in EMDR, and trained in DBT, CBT, ACT, IFS and perinatal mental health, Maria specializes in helping clients uncover and reshape painful childhood beliefs into empowering truths, so they can move through life with greater confidence, clarity, and self-compassion.
“Therapy with me is about courage, taking the hard steps to finally feel free.”
Amanda Martinez, LCSW
Amanda is a first-generation Salvadoran immigrant who understands the stigma surrounding therapy in many communities. She creates a safe, culturally sensitive space where clients can explore their truth without judgment. Amanda specializes in trauma-focused CBT, Seeking Safety, and family therapy, and works with both children and adults.
“You are not crazy. You are human. And healing is possible.”
Hilario Martinez, LMFT
Hilario brings warmth and relatability to his practice, making therapy feel approachable from the very first session. With 7 years of experience in community behavioral health, he specializes in anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, and family dynamics. Having balanced school, work, and family as a young parent, he knows firsthand the challenges of resilience and growth.
“You are in the driver’s seat. I’m here to guide, not judge.”
Kelly Ramirez, LCSW
Growing up in an immigrant household, Kelly knows the pressures of expectations and the anxiety they can create. She uses a holistic, client-centered approach that considers past, environment, and identity. Kelly is trained in TF-CBT, MAP, and Seeking Safety, and has supported children, teens, and adults through trauma, depression, and life transitions. She provides therapy in English and Spanish.
“Little by little, you will discover the strength you already carry within you.”
Here’s how we work.
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Calls returned within 24 hours.
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To make sure we’re the right fit.
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Respect, compassion, and tools for long-term healing.
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We’ll walk with you through challenges and celebrate your progress.
