Express your mess, don't hide it.
Meet Kerry Martinelli, LMFT
I got into therapy out of a deep desire to give back after having done so much healing myself. I was drawn to eating disorders, having been deeply curious about how to heal the relationship with body and food so many of us, myself included, struggle with. I discovered a lot of crossover with neurodivergence in the eating disorder field and discovered my own late diagnosis in the process.
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I work with adults who are done white-knuckling their way through life. I specialize in eating and body image issues, neurodivergent adults, and the particular exhaustion that comes from being high-functioning and quietly falling apart. My approach is experiential and body-based. I use Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Brainspotting because I've found that insight alone rarely gets people unstuck — healing happens when we can actually reach what's been stored beneath all that effortful coping. Messiness is not only allowed in my office, it's where the most important work happens. I'm not going to ask you to be more put-together than you are. In fact, I'd rather you weren't.
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I practice via telehealth across California through The Healing Journey Counseling.
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You've been holding it together long enough... let's try something different!
Healing isn't linear, and you don't have to be put-together to start.
Education & Training
Education & Licensure
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Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy
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Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist CA #144038
Training & Certification
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Brainspotting Therapist Level 1
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Integrative Somatic Parts Work level 3 certified
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Intuitive eating
Professional Associations & Connections
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Neurodiversity affirming therapists
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Intuitive eating, Health At Every Size care providers
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California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
I work with clients who are willing to
go outside the box to get results.
I am passionate about using somatic internal family systems (IFS) and brainspotting to help people connect to the wisdom within us and transform their lives. I also pull from other therapy methods including experiential, existential, DBT and ACT. Our sessions may look different from what you’ve seen before - some sessions may be largely silent, others will have us talking out loud to your parts. ​
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Whatever you are feeling, you are not alone.
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I will laugh with you and cry with you. ​I am not a therapist that just sits there and nods. I am curious, quirky, and authentic so that you can be the same. I talk in metaphors because I think in pictures. I want to empower you to be yourself without any reservations.
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The lotus is a symbol of rebirth and resilience. I chose it for my logo as a reminder that beautiful life can grow from the mess.
What are your fees?
Individual sessions (50 min) are $175.​
Family sessions (80 min) are $255. Sessions are longer to allow all parties to have input.
​I offer limited sliding scale slots. Please contact me to discuss availability and need.
Can I use my insurance?
Yes, I am in network with Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Carelon, and Quest. If you have other insurance, I can provide a superbill for you to submit for out of network benefits.
How do virtual sessions work?
Virtual sessions are conducted like a Zoom meeting but on a HIPAA compliant platform.
It is recommended that are you in a quiet, private space so that you have enough comfort to speak freely. Using earbuds or a headset is another way to increase your privacy by making my part of the conversation less public.
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You can log into your session from anywhere - home, work or on vacation - as long as you are in the state of California.
Take the first step towards healing.
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Initial Discussion
I will contact you to discuss your goals for therapy and get a sense of how we would work together.
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Begin to heal
We will meet weekly to get established and then determine what frequency will best serve your needs.