- anger management skills
- end of life counseling
- coping with loss
About Martrell
Martrell Kelly John is a Licensed Independent Social Worker-Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) in South Carolina and a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C) in Maryland with seven years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related issues, anger, self-esteem struggles, career concerns, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Sessions also address hospice and end-of-life counseling needs.
She describes common problems as overwhelming life events, illness, loss, or changes that strain relationships and confidence. Martrell focuses on practical steps people can use when frustration or resentment builds. She talks through what happens in daily life and how reactions affect work and close relationships.
Her background includes work in behavioral and mental health, bereavement, foster care, adoption, disability services, and hospice settings. That experience informs how she frames conversations about loss and stress. She draws on what has helped people regain routine and function during difficult times.
Sessions emphasize identifying strengths and developing coping techniques. Martrell helps clients learn specific skills for managing angry responses and reducing ongoing tension. She encourages small, manageable changes that fit into everyday life rather than sweeping promises.
People who want straightforward, practical support for anger, grief, or stress will find a clinician who prioritizes clear steps and problem-solving. Martrell helps clients track progress and adjust strategies as challenges evolve.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Martrell draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on concrete skills and emotional processing. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches breathing, grounding, and impulse management strategies to reduce immediate angry reactions and lower reactivity in tense moments. These tools help with outbursts, workplace frustration, and daily irritability.Another approach emphasizes processing difficult events related to grief or trauma. This involves talking through what happened, naming reactions, and learning ways to rebuild routines and meaning after loss or distress. That work aims to reduce ongoing rumination and improve day-to-day functioning.
Figuring out which methods to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will review goals, try approaches that match the client’s needs, and adjust techniques as progress is tracked. Clients and the therapist decide together what feels most helpful.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time for appointments. Licensed professionals can use different ways to meet that make it simpler to practice new skills between sessions.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
South Carolina, Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related problems does she address?
She helps with losing temper, built-up resentment, frustration at work, and the effects of someone else’s anger on daily life.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses practical, step-oriented conversations that focus on skills people can use day to day to manage strong emotions.
What is her clinical experience background?
She has seven years of experience in behavioral and mental health, hospice, bereavement, foster care, adoption, and disability settings.
What credentials and location are on record?
She holds LISW-CP in South Carolina and LCSW-C in Maryland and practices from South Carolina.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try sessions?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.