Lori Anne Martinez

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Get to know Psychologist Dr. Lori Anne Martinez, who serves patients in Payson, Arizona. 

Dr. Martinez is a registered psychologist, a licensed professional counselor (LPC), a licensed independent substance abuse counselor (LISAC), and a national certified counselor (NCC) who has dedicated her training and unique experience to evaluate and study behavior and mental processes. With a goal to enhance patients’ quality of life, she has worked in community settings for more than 30 years, treating youth, families, and adults from around the state of Arizona.

Currently, she serves patients at her private practice – Professionals Links to Wellness – located in Payson, Arizona. She offers compassionate psychological and counseling services to patients of all ages, attributing her success to good customer service. Her areas of expertise cover counseling psychology, human development and professional counseling, clinical supervision, professional counselor education, and behavioral health consulting. 

A member of the Arizona Psychological Association, Dr. Martinez earned her Master of Science (MS) degree in Clinical Psychology from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona in 1993. She also holds a Doctorate (PhD) with a focus on Educational Psychology from the same educational venue in 2007.

Psychology is the science of behavior and mind. It includes the study of conscious and unconscious phenomena, as well as feeling and thought. It is an academic discipline of immense scope. Psychologists assess, diagnose, and treat the psychological problems and behavioral dysfunctions resulting from, or related to, physical and mental health. In addition, they play a major role in the promotion of healthy behavior, preventing diseases and improving patients’ quality of life.

Outside of the office, Dr. Martinez enjoys running triathlons, kayaking, and photography.

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