Dr. Chris Martinez
EMDR Therapist Brooklyn, New York
Availability starting October 13, 2025
Location: Williamsburg, Brooklyn in-person and virtual for people located anywhere in NY
“True transformation happens when we honor both mind and body.”
Meet Chris, Our EMDR Therapy Specialist
As a seasoned psychologist, Chris brings over two decades of clinical experience to Third Nature Therapy. He offers EMDR therapy through both traditional and cutting-edge approaches—most notably, by integrating the healing power of nature into the therapeutic process.
Chris is one of the few practitioners in New York City trained in Therapeutic Fly-fishing with EMDR, a somatic, nature-based modality that blends bilateral stimulation with the rhythmic, mindful flow of fly fishing. Chris offers EMDR intensives that move therapy beyond the office walls and into the natural world.
Whether supporting clients streamside or in session, Chris creates spaces where trauma can move, integrate, and transform.
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.
EMDR Therapy Brooklyn, New York
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Adults
Teens
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma
Neurodivergence
EMDR
Clinical assessment
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TRAINING
EMDR-IA 50 Hours
Mindfulness Certification
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Somatic Therapy Foundations
LICENSE
Licensed Psychologist | New York
EDUCATION
Doctor of Psychology | School Psychology | Fairleigh Dickinson University | 2014
Master of Science, Education | The City University of New York: Brooklyn Colleges | 2008
Bachelor of Arts | Environmental Policy | Gettysburg College | 2001
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Therapy: Williamsburg, Brooklyn & virtual for people located anywhere in NY
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Monday & Tuesday | 10 am-6 pm ET
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EMAIL: chris@thirdnaturetherapy.com
PHONE: (646) 363-6343
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Intake: $330/60 minutes
Therapy Sessions: $275/50 minutes
While we don’t accept insurance in our practice for psychedelic-assisted therapy, we do offer Superbills and partner with Thrizer, a platform that seamlessly helps you navigate out-of-network therapy to save time and money on reimbursement.