Psychological support for chronic & terminal illness

A view from the inside

As a three-time Hodgkin Lymphoma survivor and autologous stem cell transplant recipient, Dr. Martinez knows illness not only from the clinical side, but also from within.

“I have survived cancer three times, which taught me that body, mind, and spirit need to heal together.”— Elisamuel Martinez, PsyD

Who he supports

• People with complex diagnoses or chronic illness.
• Those living with chronic pain and the uncertainty it brings.
• Survivors of cancer and other illnesses.
• Families and couples facing the impact of illness, grief, and transitions.

How he works

From an integrative perspective, he combines evidence-based psychology with a holistic and deeply human form of accompaniment:

• Mindfulness-based therapy: cultivate presence, reduce suffering, and develop a more compassionate relationship with oneself.
• Radical acceptance: accepting reality as it is — without resignation — as a gateway to inner peace.
• Self-compassion: a deep source of strength, especially during illness, loss, and uncertainty.
• Humanistic-existential therapy: a search for meaning, purpose, and dignity amid suffering.