About Martin
Martin Peña Jr. is a Licensed Social Worker (LSW). He received his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Montclair State University and his Master of Social Work (MSW) from Rutgers University. His passion is helping children, adolescents, and adults navigate emotional and behavioral challenges while developing the skills they need to build healthy, fulfilling lives. With several years of experience working with individuals with behavioral and emotional needs in special education and clinical settings, he specializes in supporting clients experiencing anxiety, depression, anger, and mood regulation difficulties, trauma, family conflict, and other behavioral challenges. He believes that therapy should provide a safe and supportive environment where individuals can better understand themselves, recognize their strengths, and develop practical tools to navigate life’s challenges. His approach to treatment is collaborative, compassionate, and trauma-informed. He incorporates evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Strengths-Based, Person-Centered Therapy, and trauma-informed interventions. He works alongside clients to build self-awareness, strengthen emotional regulation, develop healthy coping strategies, and create meaningful, lasting change.