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- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Self-esteem work
About Martina
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (AL LICSW) with 11 years of experience, Martina Frins helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship concerns, self-esteem, and LGBT issues. She practices in Alabama and offers therapy in English. Martina focuses on practical coping skills and clearer self-understanding for people facing life changes and emotional strain.
Martina works with individuals navigating complex transitions such as illness, caregiving, aging-related challenges, and relationship shifts. She also supports people affected by cancer, HIV/AIDS, blended family tensions, and divorce or separation. Sessions emphasize straightforward strategies that can be used between meetings to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
Her style is interactive and directive when needed. Conversations are used to identify patterns, test small changes, and build resilience. Martina adapts the pace and focus to each person, aiming for usable tools rather than abstract theory.
Martina draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to teach emotion regulation, problem-solving, and communication skills. She prioritizes restoring routine, managing symptoms of anxiety or depression, and addressing guilt, shame, or isolation. Work on life purpose and self-love is practical and goal-oriented.
Her background as an AL LICSW shapes a social work perspective that links personal concerns to life circumstances. New clients begin by describing the current problem, setting concrete goals, and choosing the first steps. To schedule a first session clients are asked to follow the site matching process and book a time.
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Evidence-based approaches and remote care
Martina uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that teach practical skills. One common approach focuses on building emotion regulation and coping strategies to reduce overwhelm and manage anxiety or depression symptoms. Another approach emphasizes problem-solving and communication skills to help with relationship strain, caregiver stress, and life transitions.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Martina will work with clients to identify current goals, try an approach, and adjust methods based on progress and preference. The aim is to find techniques that fit daily life and produce small, usable changes.
Confirm the session formats available before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. These practical benefits help people try therapy without rearranging an entire day, while the clinician and client decide together how to structure ongoing work.
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Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship concerns, LGBT issues, and self-esteem. Additional areas include aging, caregiver stress, cancer, HIV/AIDS, and family transition problems.
What is her therapy style?
Her approach is interactive and practical. Sessions focus on building coping skills, problem-solving, and clearer self-understanding.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of clinical experience working with diverse individuals. That background informs her social work perspective.
What credentials and location apply?
She is an AL LICSW, which stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Alabama. She practices in Alabama and offers services there.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
What are the steps to begin?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. The questionnaire helps match needs and preferred times.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.