Dr. Sylvia Martin
Dr. Sylvia Martin is a registered psychological associate at Brentwood Therapy Collective in Brentwood, Los Angeles, completing her postdoctoral residency under the supervision of Dr. Chelsea Sarai. She works with adults, couples and families, in person and by telehealth across California.
Who I work with
- Wanting to learn how to feel seen, understood and known in relationships
- Longing for deeper connection but finding it hard to come by
- Feeling as though you are always wearing a mask, and finding it difficult to believe you can really take it off
- Surrounded by success, but still feeling inadequate in many hidden ways
- In a public-facing career and seeking to strengthen the parts of your life that are more personal and private
- Repeating emotional or relational patterns and wanting to understand what lies beneath them
Areas of focus
Where Dr. Martin goes deep
Relationships in high-profile careers
A public-facing career can make private life harder to protect. I work with people whose success is visible to everyone, but whose relationships and inner lives need more care than the spotlight allows.
Pregnancy loss
Pregnancy loss is often grieved in silence. I offer a space to name what was lost, feel it fully, and find your way through it, on your own or with a partner.
Culture, identity and family
The families and cultures we come from shape how we love, argue and see ourselves. Together we’ll explore those inherited patterns so you can keep what serves you and change what doesn’t.
About Dr. Martin
My approach: psychodynamic & Jungian depth therapy
Unprocessed emotional struggles often reveal themselves through symptoms such as anxiety, depression, feelings of emptiness, rage, chronic pain, or even the mistreatment of our bodies. These experiences can be rooted in early relationships that shaped how we learned to understand ourselves, manage our emotions, and connect with others. Over time, these patterns can become so familiar that we continue to repeat them without realizing why.
My approach is grounded in the belief that meaningful change begins with self-understanding. Through a careful exploration of your early relationships and the internal world they helped create, we can bring into awareness the unconscious patterns that continue to influence your behavior, emotions, and ways of relating.
Therapy is a collaborative process for those seeking to reclaim agency and take greater responsibility for their lives. Together, we bring unconscious patterns into awareness, expand your capacity to experience and understand your emotions, and create greater freedom in how you respond to life and relate to others.
At a glance
- Office 11777 San Vicente Blvd, Suite 700, Brentwood. Telehealth across California
- Works with Adults, Couples, Families, Adolescents, Children, Older adults
- Approach Psychodynamic therapy, Jungian depth psychology, Dream analysis
- Fees Private pay, with superbills for out-of-network reimbursement
- First step Free 15-minute consultation
Background & Education
- California Lutheran University
PsyD in Clinical Psychology, 2026 - California Lutheran University
BS in Psychology, minor in Spanish, 2011 - C.G. Jung Institute of Los Angeles
CAPIC Internship, 2025 - Brentwood Therapy Collective
Postdoctoral Residency, Registered Psychological Associate, 2026
Dr. Martin’s Specialties
- Relationship difficulties in high-profile careers
- Family dynamics
- Life transitions
- Cultural impact on relationships and identity
- Sexuality and intimacy
- Parenting
- Marriage issues
- Pregnancy loss
- Trauma
- Depth work and self-discovery
- Dream analysis
Working with Dr. Martin
Common questions
Does Dr. Martin offer online therapy?
Yes. Dr. Martin sees clients in person at our Brentwood office on San Vicente Boulevard and by telehealth anywhere in California.
Does Dr. Martin take insurance?
Brentwood Therapy Collective doesn’t bill insurance directly. We provide a monthly superbill you can submit for out-of-network reimbursement, which depends on your plan.
Who does Dr. Martin work with?
Dr. Martin works with adults, couples, families, adolescents, children and older adults.
Does Dr. Martin offer dream analysis?
Yes. Trained at the C.G. Jung Institute of Los Angeles, Dr. Martin draws on dream work and depth psychology to explore what lies beneath the surface.
How do I get started with Dr. Martin?
Book a free 15-minute consultation. A clinician will reach out to set up a short Zoom call, talk through what’s bringing you in, and see whether Dr. Martin is the right fit.
Let’s Get Started
A vibrant life is doable. Let’s build yours together.