Dr. Jeremy Martinez has been employed with the Pasadena Recovery Center since early 2011. He is a Harvard University graduate who earned his medical degree at the University of California, San Diego and completed his residency at UCLA. Board-certified in Psychiatry, Dr. Martinez specializes in the treatment of chemical and behavioral addictions and regularly speaks as an expert on Marijuana and Mental Health issues at national and international conferences.
His approach to therapy involves non-judgmental listening, with elements of cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic therapy.
Dr. Martinez believes the Pasadena Recovery Center’s approach to treating dual diagnosis clients differentiates it from other rehab facilities. He also prides himself in his ability to listen to and understand people in the broader social context of community, job, and relationships. He is sought out because of his caring, non-judgmental, bedside manner. His clients concur:
“Not only is he a reliable and compassionate doctor but he is kind and I truly believe he cares about the well-being of each of his patients” - Danielle S.
“Caring and professional. Dr. Martinez has helped me address several problem areas in my life in the area of addiction and depression. Highly recommended!” - Vitals.com review
Dr. Martinez also speaks Spanish and Mandarin Chinese.
Quote to live by: “Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards.” - Soren Kierkegaard
