Martha McKenzie, LCSW, CSW

Martha McKenzie is an LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who brings 25 years of practice to her work with adults and teens. She uses a warm, interactive style to help people manage anxiety, depression, stress, ADHD, addictions, grief, and life transitions. She also offers counseling in Spanish when needed.

She learned social work after major life changes and returned to school to earn a Bachelor of Social Work and a Master of Social Work from Florida State University. Those life experiences shape how she listens and connects with people facing hard moments. Her background includes work with older adults, teenagers, and people coping with trauma, domestic violence, and substance concerns.

Martha focuses on practical tools that fit daily life. She blends client-centered listening with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to help people notice patterns, set achievable goals, and try new behaviors. She also draws on mindfulness and narrative approaches to help clients make sense of difficult experiences.

She has a long-standing interest in ADHD in teens and adults and follows current research and resources, including workshops and periodicals, to stay informed. That focus informs how she helps people recognize attention and organizational challenges and develop workable strategies.

Sessions are collaborative and goal-driven: goals are written together and tailored to each person’s needs. Martha describes her counseling as casual, caring, and respectful, with an emphasis on empowerment and practical change.

How her approaches guide online sessions

Client-centered therapy starts with the person’s needs and goals and focuses on listening and understanding. It helps when someone needs a respectful space to talk through what feels most important to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and teaches practical skills to change those patterns. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Martha works collaboratively to match methods to a person’s goals, preferences, and day-to-day demands. She will discuss what feels most useful and adjust methods as progress is made, so the plan fits the client rather than forcing a single technique.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by eliminating travel time and allowing sessions during workday breaks or evenings. They can also allow shorter check-ins by phone or audio when video is not needed, and provide a way to continue regular work when schedules or travel make in-person visits difficult. Licensed professionals will discuss which session rhythm and format work best for your goals and routines.