You’re Doing So Much for Everyone...

Now It’s Time to Care for You.

Bilingual therapy specializing in EMDR for birth trauma, postpartum and couples therapy, and immigration evaluations—helping you heal, reconnect, and move forward with confidence.

Get the support you deserve

Hi, I’m Norma Martinez, LMFT

Founder of Blueprint Therapy & Immigration Evaluations

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist CA #106519 | OR T1780

I’m a bilingual therapist, a wife, and a mom of two—one boy and one girl—doing my best to balance the beautiful chaos of motherhood and meaningful work. I know firsthand how hard that balance can be, because after the birth of my first child, I experienced postpartum anxiety.

Even as a therapist, I was caught off guard. I had learned about postpartum depression, but no one had prepared me for the overwhelming anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and constant worry that came with new motherhood. I felt lost, misunderstood, and alone. That experience lit a fire in me—I knew other women were feeling the same way, and they deserved better support.

That’s when I decided to specialize in maternal mental health. Through my own healing, I came to understand that caring for ourselves isn’t about putting ourselves first—it’s about saying “me too” and knowing we don’t have to do it all alone.

In my work, I combine personal experience with clinical expertise to support mothers, couples, and families navigating postpartum, early parenting, birth trauma, and immigration stressors. I offer EMDR therapy, couples counseling for new and expecting parents, and bilingual immigration evaluations with care, compassion, and cultural understanding. In addition, I offer a course for other mental health professionals looking to add immigration evaluations to their clinical work.

Outside the therapy room, you’ll find me running, working out, exploring new coffee shops, or planning our next family trip. I cherish every moment I get to spend with my little family—and I want the same joy, peace, and connection for you, too.

I support mothers and couples because I’ve lived through the overwhelm, the silence, and the “no one prepared me for this” moments.

My value lies in showing up with empathy, expertise, and advocacy—so you don’t have to do it alone.

Our Values

01.

Compassion First
We meet every client with empathy, honoring their story without judgment. Healing starts with feeling seen, heard, and supported.
02.

Lived Experience Matters
We believe that personal experience deepens clinical care. As a therapist and a mother, I bring both professional training and real-life understanding to the work.
03.

Trauma-Informed Care
We recognize the impact of trauma on the mind and body, and we approach every session with safety, attunement, and respect for each client’s pace.
04.

Cultural Humility
As a bilingual and bicultural practice, we are committed to understanding, honoring, and advocating for diverse identities and lived experiences.
05.

Family-Centered Healing
We believe that healing doesn’t happen in isolation—it happens in connection. Whether you’re a mother, a partner, or part of a migrating family, we’re here to support the relationships that matter most.
06.

Advocacy Through Storytelling
In our immigration evaluations, we hold space for your truth and work to ensure that your voice is honored in legal spaces that often silence it.
07.

Growth Through Collaboration
We work with you, not on you. We believe in creating personalized, collaborative plans that empower your healing and transformation.

About Our Team

At Blueprint Therapy & Immigration Evaluations, we are a compassionate team of licensed mental health professionals and experienced immigration evaluators dedicated to providing culturally responsive, trauma-informed care.

Therapy Team
Our therapy team is made up of licensed clinicians who are not only trained in evidence-based practices but also deeply rooted in cultural humility and lived experience. We understand the complexities of identity, intergenerational trauma, and the impact of systemic injustice. As culturally competent and trauma-informed professionals, we provide a safe, affirming space for healing and growth. Whether you're navigating parenthood, past trauma, or life transitions, we’re here to walk alongside you with empathy and expertise.

Immigration Evaluations Team
Our team of immigration evaluators brings over 8 years of experience conducting comprehensive psychological evaluations for immigration cases, including Asylum, VAWA, U Visa, T Visa, and Hardship Waivers. We are bilingual in English and Spanish, and committed to providing culturally competent, trauma-informed assessments that honor each client’s story with sensitivity and care. We work closely with attorneys to ensure evaluations are thorough, timely, and effective in supporting your legal journey.

THERAPY

Our Team

Norma Martinez, LMFT

Lead Therapist & Evaluator

My work is rooted in both personal experience and professional expertise—I began this path after navigating postpartum anxiety myself and seeing how many mothers were suffering in silence. Today, I support individuals, couples, and families through challenges related to birth trauma, early parenting, and immigration with culturally responsive, compassionate care.
Services Offered:
- Maternal mental health care
- EMDR
- Immigration Evaluations

Pallavi Simhambhatla

Administrative Assistant

Hello! My name is Pallavi Simhambhatla, and I am a second-year graduate student studying Marriage, Couples, and Family Therapy at The Chicago School - San Diego campus. Outside of school and work I love to practice yoga, spend time with loved ones, and hang out with my cat, Vinny! As the administrative assistant at BluePrint, I aim to provide thoughtful, timely support and ensure that clients feel cared for from their very first interaction. I'm grateful to be part of a team that values compassion, clarity, and connection every step of the way.

Lisa Lopez, ACSW

Bilingual Therapist

Hello, my name is Lisa Lopez! I am an associate Clinical Social Worker in Los Angeles, CA. I received my master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Southern California, with a focus on children, youth, and families. I take a client-centered approach, where each individual’s unique experiences and cultural background are honored. As a first-generation daughter of immigrants, I understand firsthand the challenges of navigating multiple identities, and systemic barriers. From life transitions, to relationships, to anxiety and depression, my approach as a therapist ensures that I provide a supportive and non-judgmental environment where clients can safely explore their feelings, process difficult emotions, and work toward healing. I utilize evidence-based techniques - such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused approaches, and Trauma-Informed practices - to collaboratively support my clients on their journey toward growth and resilience. Outside of my work, I love being outdoors, especially going on hikes. I also enjoy trying new restaurants and coffee shops. I’m honored to support others in their healing and growth, one step at a time!

IMMIGRATION EVALUATIONS

Jocelyn Vazquez-Mota, LCSW

Bilingual Immigration Evaluator

Jocelyn is a bilingual licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in California, fluent in Spanish and English. She brings over six years of experience providing culturally responsive mental health services to individuals and families across the lifespan.
At Blueprint Therapy and Immigration Evaluations, Jocelyn focuses on conducting in-depth psychological evaluations for immigration cases, including asylum, U-visas, VAWA, T-visas, and hardship waivers. Her compassionate and trauma-informed approach helps clients feel seen, heard, and supported during an often overwhelming legal process.
With a strong foundation in trauma, attachment, and family systems, Jocelyn is skilled in assessing the psychological impact of abuse, violence, family separation, and systemic hardship. Her background includes extensive work with survivors of domestic violence, child abuse, and individuals impacted by the foster care system.
Jocelyn’s evaluations are grounded in empathy, clinical precision, and cultural humility. She ensures that each report captures the full emotional and psychological toll of her clients’ experiences. She is passionate about giving voice to those navigating the immigration system and believes in the power of healing through advocacy and understanding.

Nora Alicia Martinez, LMFT

Bilingual Immigration Evaluator

Nora Alicia Martinez is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in both California and Arizona. She is a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Specialist and a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional. Nora is also trained and certified in conducting immigration evaluations through the Immigration Evaluation System for Therapists, developed by Norma Martinez.
With nine years of experience, Nora has worked with children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of settings, including hospitals, outpatient centers, the prison system, and now in her private practice, Maternal Hearts, PLLC, where she specializes in supporting the perinatal community.
In addition to her clinical work, Nora brings a trauma-informed, culturally responsive lens to immigration evaluations. Her ability to create a safe, nonjudgmental space allows individuals to share vulnerable and often painful experiences tied to their immigration journeys. She is deeply committed to ensuring that each evaluation not only meets clinical standards but also uplifts the client’s voice and story with dignity and compassion.
Life moves through seasons, some heavy, some hopeful, and no two paths look the same. I offer care rooted in compassion and understanding, showing up for you exactly where you are. Because healing begins when we realize we don’t have to do it all alone.