Grief counselors and therapists in Pflugerville, TX

I’m Derrick Martinez, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker passionate about helping men, teen boys, and couples build stronger connections, confidence, and clarity in their lives. I know how difficult it can feel to carry the weight of expectations, whether it’s navigating identity, balancing relationships, or facing challenges with communication and intimacy. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you can be yourself and explore what matters most.

I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from the University of Texas at Austin and my Master’s in Social Work from the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, where I specialized in integrated mental health and substance use. Over the past seven years, I’ve worked in schools, universities, community mental health agencies, and federally qualified health centers, supporting adolescents, young adults, and adults from diverse backgrounds.

I specialize in helping men and teen boys develop emotional insight, self-esteem, and purpose, and I work closely with couples to strengthen intimacy, improve communication, and rebuild trust. Currently, I am advancing my training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy to deepen my work with relationships.

Tuba Fidan, M.S., LPC — Licensed Professional Counselor Plano, Texas | Serving clients across Texas via telehealth and in-person. Tuba Fidan is an EMDR trained Licensed Professional Counselor with a passion for supporting individuals navigating life transitions, cultural identity, and emotional challenges. As a bilingual therapist fluent in English and Turkish, she provides a welcoming space for clients from diverse backgrounds, with a special focus on serving the Turkish and American population in Texas. Tuba helps clients address stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, and self-confidence through compassionate, client-centered care. She integrates evidence-based approaches with cultural sensitivity to empower her clients to grow, heal, and thrive. With warmth, understanding, and professionalism, Tuba partners with her clients to build confidence, strengthen coping skills, and create lasting positive change.

• EMDR trauma therapy
• Trauma, dissociation, anxiety
• Adolescents & parent–teen conflict
• Cultural stress, immigration adjustment
• School-related anxiety, motivation, and success
• Tuba provides culturally informed counseling for adolescents and adults.”

I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor with 11 years of experience, dedicated to helping individuals find balance, clarity, and confidence in their lives. I primarily work with women who are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, weighed down by depression, or stuck in cycles that no longer serve them—whether in relationships, career, or how they view themselves. Many of my clients are navigating the emotional impact of life transitions like menopause, body changes, and weight management, often in silence and without support.

As a trilingual Licensed Professional Counselor (Portuguese, Spanish, English), I offer a compassionate and culturally sensitive space. I understand how culture, language, and generational expectations can shape the way we experience mental health, body image, and self-worth.