Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy Online and in-person Murrieta, CA
Confidential, Transformative Relationship Support for People Who Expect More
Where high-achievers learn to communicate openly, love deeply, and lead with balance at home.
Confidential, Transformative Individual and Relationship Support for Professionals who expect and want more.
Because the relationships that matter most deserve the same level of excellence you bring to every other area of your life- your relationship to yourself, and your relationship to the people you love.
Success doesn’t always translate into fulfillment at home. You may be accomplished, respected, even admired—yet still find yourself navigating distance, repeating patterns, or struggling to feel truly connected in your closest relationships. That doesn’t mean you’re failing; it means you’ve reached a point where surface-level advice won’t cut it.
This is where I come in. With over 15 years of experience as a therapist and consultant, I work exclusively with professionals, executives, and high-achievers who demand more—more depth, more discretion, and more lasting change. My approach blends structured systems therapy with a results-driven process, giving you practical strategies to strengthen trust, communication, and intimacy while protecting your privacy at every step.
You’ve built success in every other area of life. Now it’s time to elevate your most important relationships to match.
My Unique Approach
High-achievers don’t need more surface-level advice. You need a structured, proven process that helps you understand the deeper patterns driving your relationships — and gives you the tools to shift them. That’s why I bring the STABLE framework into therapy. Originally developed to guide executives and leaders, STABLE creates the foundation for healthier, more resilient relationships at every level.
STABLE stands for:
Safety — Creating a space where you and/or your partner can speak openly, without fear of judgment or escalation.
Transparency — Moving past hidden resentments and unspoken expectations, so honesty becomes the baseline of your connection.
Accountability — Identifying your role in the cycle of conflict and building the skills to repair and grow, rather than repeat.
Boundaries — Redefining what is yours to carry and what is not, protecting both your energy and the integrity of the relationship.
Legacy — Exploring the patterns you’ve inherited from family, culture, or past relationships — and deciding what you want to pass forward.
Existential Fulfillment — Aligning your relationships with your deepest sense of meaning and purpose, so success and intimacy no longer feel at odds.
This framework isn’t theoretical — it’s practical. Together, we’ll use it to uncover where your relationship feels unsteady, and then create a tailored plan to rebuild on solid ground. Whether you’re navigating trust issues, communication breakdowns, or the invisible tension of high performance and high expectations, STABLE offers a roadmap to clarity, connection, and lasting change.
The Transformation
Imagine walking into your home and feeling relief instead of tension. Imagine conversations that feel effortless, where you’re heard without defensiveness and understood without having to over-explain. Imagine trust that feels unshakable — not because nothing ever goes wrong, but because you’ve built the skills to repair and reconnect with confidence.
When you’ve spent years excelling in your career, it’s easy to believe that relationships should fall into place just as naturally. But connection doesn’t thrive on autopilot. It requires the same level of intentionality, strategy, and vision you bring to your work.
Through this process, you’ll begin to experience subtle yet powerful shifts:
Conversations that once ended in conflict start leading to clarity.
Distance gives way to intimacy as trust is rebuilt on solid ground.
Old patterns lose their grip, replaced with healthier ways of relating.
You stop managing your relationship like another task — and start feeling present, fulfilled, and connected again.
This is what’s possible when your personal life reflects the same excellence and stability you’ve built in your professional world. My role is to help you close that gap — so your relationships don’t just survive success, they rise to meet it.
Why Work with Kristin Martinez, LMFT?
High-achievers are used to solving problems—but what happens when the problem is internal? When stress, burnout, or relationship patterns keep repeating, no matter how much you try to push through?
I specialize in deep, high-impact therapy for professionals, executives, and entrepreneurs who are ready for more than just talk therapy. With over 15 years as a therapist and 20+ years in the mental health field, I’ve helped countless high-functioning individuals break cycles, strengthen boundaries, and create meaningful change.
I understand the pressure of balancing leadership, ambition, and personal life. I built and led a multi-million-dollar mental health group practice with 20 therapists—all while raising a family of six. I know firsthand how success and stress often go hand in hand. That’s why therapy with me isn’t about performance. It’s about creating a private, trusted space to step back, reflect, and finally address the patterns that hold you back.
I don’t just speak from theory. I’ve personally overcome struggles in my own relationships, saved my marriage, and built thriving connections with all four of my children. Sounds too good to be true? It isn’t. Life still has its ups and downs—but instead of overwhelm, I now experience both the abundant fullness of success and the deep connection of meaningful relationships.
Together, we’ll uncover what’s keeping you stuck, establish stronger boundaries, and create clarity—not just in your career, but in your relationships, decision-making, and overall peace of mind.
If you’re ready for a high-level, private therapy experience built for professionals who want more than symptom management, I invite you to schedule a consultation or a first session.
Therapy Investment & Availability
✔ $300 per session (50 minutes)
✔ Sessions held online for clients in California
✔ Available weekdays and select evenings
💡 I work with a limited number of private clients to ensure the highest level of care.
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