- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Spanish language
About Martha
Martha McKenzie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Georgia with 25 years of experience working with adults. She speaks English and Spanish and helps people with a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addictions, grief, parenting challenges, and anger.
She trained later in life, earning a Bachelor of Social Work and a Master of Social Work from Florida State University before gaining her LCSW in 2010. That path shaped how she relates to people who are juggling life changes, work strain, relationship pain, or the long work of recovering from trauma and loss.
Martha uses a mix of practical, evidence-informed approaches. She draws on client-centered methods to follow what matters most to the person in front of her. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people spot unhelpful thinking and practice different behaviors. Motivational interviewing and mindfulness practices appear in sessions to support change and reduce reactivity.
She has substantial experience with ADHD in adolescents and adults and has kept up with workshops, journals, and specialist publications to stay current on that topic. Martha also has a long history of working with older adults and with people facing substance use, domestic violence, family-of-origin issues, and eating and mood concerns.
Her style is conversational and interactive. Goals are written together so the work stays practical and focused on what the client wants to change. Sessions can be conducted in Spanish when preferred.
Practical approaches for online sessions
Martha often uses client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness work in her practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the client's priorities so goals come from what matters most. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to reduce reactivity and manage anger. Mindfulness practices train attention and bodily awareness to help lower impulsive reactions and stress.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Martha will talk with the client about goals, daily demands, and what methods feel most useful. Together they decide whether to emphasize practical skills, motivational conversations, or awareness exercises as treatment progresses.
Session formats are not listed in the profile, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find remote work helps fit sessions into a busy week, makes shorter check-ins possible, or removes travel time so appointments are easier to keep. If technology or timing is a concern, mention that when you schedule so the therapist can discuss options that fit your routine.
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Primary focus
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Martha works with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addictions, grief, parenting challenges, anger, and related issues listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic approach or style?
She combines client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and narrative or psychodynamic ideas as useful for the person.
How many years of experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience working with adults and younger clients in clinical settings.
What credentials and location does she hold?
She is an LCSW and CSW licensed in Georgia.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions arranged and what formats are used?
Confirm current session format options before booking since formats are not specified in the profile.
How does payment work and what is the cost structure?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.