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Robert Martinez, LCSW-S, LCDC
ABOUT
The story behind Family Forward
Family is where so much of life happens. It is also where many of us need support.
I am Robert Martinez, founder and clinical director of Family Forward Therapy. I am a clinical social worker, a parent of five adopted children, and someone who knows that caring deeply for people does not make the work of parenting, partnership, or caregiving easy.
I created Family Forward because I wanted therapy to feel human and accessible: a place where people could talk honestly about the complicated parts of life without having to pretend they have it all together. My work with children, families, and people facing mental health and substance use concerns shaped that vision. Becoming a parent deepened it. I saw how often the people holding a family together have nowhere to set down what they carry.
FROM ONE CLINICIAN TO A TEAM
What began as my private practice is growing into a group practice. Our clinicians bring different professional experiences, interests, and approaches, so more people can find someone who understands their situation and feels like the right fit. We are especially committed to supporting caregivers and communities whose needs do not always get enough attention.
You deserve a place where you do not have to be the strong one.
WHAT GUIDES OUR CARE
We listen without judgment. We respect your identity, culture, relationships, and goals. We recognize that therapy must fit into real life, with all its demands and surprises. Whether you are seeking help for yourself, your child, your relationship, or someone you care for, we will help you take the next step.