- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Somatic-informed care
About Mercedes
Mercedes Martinez-Hannon is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with three years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, trauma and grief. Her approach centers on attentive listening and supporting a person’s ability to heal over time. She speaks English and brings a calm, steady presence to sessions.
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques alongside somatic work to address how stress and trauma show up in the body. Sessions often include noticing physical sensations, slowing down reactions, and building small skills to reduce overwhelm. This practical work aims to help someone feel more grounded between sessions.
Mercedes sees patterns related to attachment, shame and isolation and helps people untangle those experiences. She also supports individuals dealing with guilt and learning self-love. Conversations move at the client’s pace, with gentle tracking of feelings and behaviors that get in the way of daily life.
Her background combines talk therapy with somatic-focused practices to help shift stuck responses. The emphasis is on compassionate witnessing so clients can regain a sense of agency. People who want a therapist who listens closely and ties feelings to bodily experience may find this approach useful.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on therapist availability. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time, and fees vary with location and therapist availability.
How somatic work and evidence-based techniques translate online
Somatic work focuses on how emotions show up in the body. It often involves slowing down, noticing sensations, and using gentle exercises to shift tense patterns. This can help with anxiety, trauma responses and feeling less overwhelmed in daily life.Evidence-based therapeutic techniques emphasize clear strategies you can practice between sessions. That might include skills for managing stress, brief behavioral experiments, or exercises to reframe unhelpful thoughts. These tools aim to make everyday coping more reliable and predictable.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to figure out which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. Sessions are tailored so techniques are introduced at a pace that feels manageable and useful.
The biography does not specify supported session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Many people appreciate how virtual sessions let them keep momentum while balancing other responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Mercedes address in sessions?
She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and grief. She also focuses on attachment issues, guilt and shame, isolation and self-love.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style blends attentive listening with somatic awareness. Sessions often include noticing bodily sensations and slowing down reactions to reduce overwhelm.
What is her clinical background?
She holds a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist credential with three years of experience. Her work pairs talk therapy with somatic practices.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a LMFT licensed in California. Sessions are offered from that location.
Can I work with her in other languages or from other countries?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are available.
How are sessions billed and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.