- English and Spanish
- Client-centered focus
- Mindfulness tools
About Martha
Martha blends straightforward conversation with practical techniques. She listens for what matters most and shapes sessions around each person's needs. Sessions may include work on coping skills, thinking patterns, or emotional responses, depending on the concern.
Her approach draws on client-centered methods that focus on the person's experience. She also uses cognitive behavioral strategies to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Emotion-focused ideas are used when the goal is to clarify emotions and improve emotional connection with oneself.
Martha also incorporates mindfulness and hypnotherapy tools where appropriate to help with stress, cravings, and trauma responses. She aims to teach simple practices people can use between sessions. Her background supports work on grief and hospice and end-of-life counseling among other loss-related issues.
Originally licensed and practicing in Florida, she combines practical skills with a respectful, sensitive style. People who want clear steps and compassionate listening often seek this kind of support. To start, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling before booking.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
Approaches that translate to online care
Client-centered work focuses on the person's experience and priorities. In practice this means the therapist listens closely and adjusts sessions to what the person needs, which can help with stress, grief, and relationship concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches concrete steps to change unhelpful thinking and behavior, which can reduce anxiety and support recovery from addictive patterns.
Mindfulness therapy uses simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and build calm. These practices can be practiced between sessions to manage stress and grief symptoms.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to pick methods that match goals, needs, and day-to-day life. That means trying things, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together.
Check session options before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow flexible scheduling. It can also let people choose shorter check-ins or phone-only conversations when that better fits a day.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist help with?
Areas include stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and intimacy-related issues. Additional focuses cover topics like codependency, communication problems, eating issues, and hospice and end-of-life counseling.
How would sessions feel and what is the therapeutic style?
The style is conversational and practical with an emphasis on listening. Techniques may include client-centered listening, CBT-style work on thoughts and behaviors, and emotion-focused exploration of feelings.
What is the therapist's professional background?
The therapist has seven years of clinical experience and practices as a licensed clinical social worker. She has worked with people facing grief, trauma, addiction, and related concerns.
Where is the therapist based and what credential do they hold?
The therapist is based in Florida and holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients can be accommodated as well.
What session formats are available?
Current session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm the available formats before booking to ensure they meet your needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist scheduling, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing depends on your location and the plan chosen.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.