- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- Blended family issues
About Martina
Martina Frins is an Alabama LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) with 11 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and major life changes. She also helps people dealing with relationship strain, self-esteem struggles, and LGBT-related concerns.
Martina focuses on practical coping skills and clearer self-understanding. Sessions often include talking through immediate problems, developing everyday strategies, and building resilience for tough moments. She aims to help clients manage emotions and make steady progress over time.
Her background includes work with aging and geriatric concerns, cancer and dialysis-related stress, and HIV/AIDS. She has supported people facing caregiver stress, divorce and separation, and blended family issues. That experience informs how she approaches complex life transitions and role changes.
Her style is interactive and conversational. Martina adjusts the pace of sessions to match what each person needs, combining listening with direct suggestions when useful. She prioritizes respect and sensitivity in her interactions.
Practical topics Martina addresses include communication problems, commitment doubts, guilt and shame, loneliness, and rebuilding life purpose. She also helps with forgiveness work, navigating jealousy, and strengthening self-love. To begin, readers are encouraged to use the site matching flow to schedule an initial appointment and see how her approach fits their situation.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Martina uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change. One common approach is problem-focused work that identifies specific behaviors and routines to adjust. This helps with anxiety, stress, and daily coping by breaking goals into small, achievable steps.She also uses talk-based methods that clarify thoughts and emotions to reduce shame and improve self-esteem. These conversations can make it easier to spot patterns in relationships and to practice new ways of communicating.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. Martina will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals, preferences, and the challenges they bring. The plan can change as progress is made and priorities shift.
The profile does not list explicit session formats. Confirm available online options before booking to know whether sessions are by video, phone, or another method. Online sessions can make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so appointments are easier to keep.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and self-esteem concerns, plus related issues like caregiver stress and blended family challenges.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is interactive and conversational, combining listening with practical suggestions and everyday coping strategies.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 11 years of clinical experience as a social worker providing therapy to diverse adults.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an AL LICSW, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker practicing in Alabama.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list session formats. Confirm current session options before booking using the site's booking flow.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.