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- Stress and anxiety
- Depression and anger
- Young adult issues
About Makayla
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LISW-CP) and LCSW in Virginia with five years of experience, Makayla Martin helps people managing stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. She speaks English and works with adults who are navigating transition, workplace strain, financial concerns, relationship communication, isolation, and related issues.
Makayla uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques. She adapts practical strategies to the situation at hand and focuses on skills people can use between sessions. Sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented, with attention to how past experiences affect current feelings and behavior.
Her work includes addressing attachment concerns, guilt and shame, questions about life purpose, and issues common to young adults and veterans. She also helps people who want to improve self-love, handle money stress, or reduce persistent loneliness. The emphasis is on clear steps and everyday tools rather than abstract theory.
Makayla draws on a mix of cognitive and mindfulness-informed approaches to help clients reframe unhelpful thoughts and build coping skills. She uses methods that support processing difficult memories when needed, and she pairs that with strategies to manage emotions in the moment.
Sessions follow a practical structure: discuss current concerns, try a targeted skill or technique, and set brief goals for the coming week. To begin, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online options button. The service uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
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Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Makayla draws on cognitive approaches that focus on how thoughts influence feelings and behavior. These methods involve identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing alternative thought responses, which can reduce anxiety, depression, and anger over time.She also uses mindfulness-informed techniques that teach grounding and attention skills. These practices help people manage strong emotions in the moment and improve concentration and stress tolerance in daily life.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Makayla will talk with each person about their goals, symptoms, and what has or hasn't worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them as progress is made.
Confirm the therapist's available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific online options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, or use shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Different formats can also help when lower bandwidth is needed or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Ask about the current session options when you complete the matching questionnaire.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Virginia, South Carolina
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
Makayla works with stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on attachment issues, communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation, and workplace or money stress.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques with a practical focus. Sessions emphasize skills people can use between meetings and ways to link past experiences to present reactions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience as a clinical social worker. That experience includes work with underserved and vulnerable communities.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LISW-CP and LCSW credentials and practices in Virginia. Those credential names are given exactly as provided.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.