- Stress and anxiety
- Chronic illness support
- Practical coping skills
About Martha
She brings 29 years of experience to sessions and holds both LPCC and LMHC credentials. That experience informs a mix of approaches aimed at symptom relief and clearer daily functioning. Clients can expect help spotting unhelpful thinking patterns, building emotion regulation skills, and trying small changes that affect day-to-day life.
Martha uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and shift thoughts and behaviors that maintain distress. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion management and interpersonal effectiveness. Her work includes elements of Jungian thinking and mindfulness practices when those fit a person's goals and style.
Her practice pays special attention to people juggling caregiving, chronic pain or illness, or the aftermath of trauma and loss. She helps with practical coping strategies, communication problems, and decisions about career or life purpose. The focus is on clear steps clients can take between sessions to feel more in control.
Sessions are guided by the client's priorities and pace. Prospective clients in Florida should confirm current session options and scheduling through the site's Start Therapy process.
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Experience
29+ years
Credentials
Florida, California
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches fit into online care
Many clients benefit from clear, skills-based methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and testing small changes to reduce anxiety and depression. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and tolerating distress in hard moments. These approaches can be combined with mindfulness practices to help people notice patterns and respond differently.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods match their goals, concerns, and everyday routine. That assessment may shift over time as needs change, and sessions will adapt to what people find most useful.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Many people find online therapy helps fit care into a busy life by reducing travel, making scheduling simpler, or allowing shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist about what will make sessions practical and manageable given work, caregiving, or health demands.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to health challenges?
She helps with chronic pain, illness, and disability as well as grief, trauma, and stress linked to health changes.
What style of therapy does she use in sessions?
Her approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy with Jungian ideas and mindfulness practices when they fit the client's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 29 years of clinical experience working with mood disorders, trauma, and long-term health concerns.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
She holds LPCC and LMHC credentials and practices in Florida.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Do international clients work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and billing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.