Dr. Chris Martinez
EMDR Therapist New York City, NY

Psychologist and EMDR Therapist New York City

As a licensed psychologist with over 20 years of experience serving the New York community, I’m committed to accompanying you on a journey toward healing, wholeness, and resilience.

I believe that true transformation happens when we honor both mind and body.

My own life and healing journey deeply inform my work. I see therapeutic growth as a lifelong unfolding, bringing curiosity, humility, and compassion to every session. Healing is not about “fixing,” but rediscovering your innate capacity to regulate, relate, and move forward at your own pace.

When we work together, I aim to create a safe, attuned container: you are the guide of your process, and I am here to listen, support, and co-regulate alongside you. My goal is for you to leave our sessions feeling more embodied, more confident in your inner authority, and more capable of living a life aligned with your values.

I bring years of experience supporting teens, adults, and families through complex behavioral and emotional challenges. I'm a trusted resource for parents navigating developmental and behavioral concerns with their children, including challenges related to neurodiversity and the demands of the school system. My approach blends deep clinical insight with practical tools—behavioral strategies, social skills training, and coping techniques—to foster meaningful, lasting change. Whether working directly with young people or guiding parents through the journey, I’m committed to providing support that’s grounded, compassionate, and effective.

Outside the therapy room, I find restoration in nature, especially near and in water. As an avid surfcaster and passionate outdoors person, I’m exploring ways to weave my love of fishing and wilderness into embodied healing.