Why work with Martina?

In both my personal and professional life, I have learned that the more authentically I live, the more meaningful and fulfilling my life becomes. Throughout my journey, I have challenged myself to step away from the safety and comfort of the mainstream and embrace who I truly am. While this path has brought its share of challenges, it has also taught me that the ability to be my authentic self is one of life's greatest gifts.

I am deeply passionate about my work as a therapist. I do not see my role as fixing people, but as walking alongside them on their journey of self-discovery. My goal is to create a safe and compassionate space where clients can reconnect with their inner strengths, recognize their resilience, and discover their capacity for growth.

I bring my whole heart and mind into every therapeutic relationship. The moments I treasure most are those when clients begin to recognize their own resilience, strengths, and capacity to overcome their challenges.

Important questions to ask

I believe that the foundation of meaningful therapy is the authentic relationship we build together. Finding the right therapist is an important decision, so before working with me, I invite you to reflect on a few questions:

Do you need a place where you can be your authentic self and where you can say the things you can’t say anywhere else?
Do you need to know that your therapist sees you as a whole, complex human being who is deserving of compassion even in your darkest moments?
Do you need to know that you are not being judged? Do you need a sense of safety and acceptance?
Do you need someone who will patiently listen to your story, however complex it might be? Do you need somebody who will patiently untangle all the bits and pieces of your unique experience?
Do you need someone who can gently challenge you and hold you accountable? Do you need someone who is curious and observant enough to notice the things that are going unsaid? Do you need someone who can collaborate and learn alongside you?

If your answer to these questions is yes, then we have already begun building the most important part of the therapeutic process.

Education, training and specialties

Bachelor’s in Psychology and Social Action and Master’s in Counseling degrees from Palo Alto University

Prior to entering the field of psychotherapy, I worked for many years as a teacher and lecturer, both in schools and corporate environment, and I also have an extensive background in art history

I am fully fluent in Czech language

Core clinical training I for Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) with Shari Manning
WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) training
Core clinical training II for Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) with Shari Manning
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Refresher Course Skills with Shari Manning
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Emotionally Focused Therapy Externship with Dr. Sue Johnson
Somatic Experiencing workshop with Dr. Peter Levine
Suicide to Hope certificate
Trauma-Informed Sex Positive Therapy Certification Program with Melissa Fritchle
When the Body Says No & The Myth of Normal: A Workshop with Gabor Maté
Master class with Dr. Sue Johnson: Flying through the Storm to Safe and Sound: EFT with Challenging Couples
Workshop with Bessel van der Kolk: The Body Keeps Score
Individual psychotherapy using Emotionally Focused Therapy with Paul and Nancy Aikin
A Workshop with Esther Perel: Exploring Modern Relationships
Ecotherapy certificate
EMDR (Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) certificate