Martina Frins, LICSW
Compassionate support for life transitions
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At a glance
- Listed location
- Alabama
- Experience
- 11+ years
- Credentials
- LICSW
- Languages
- English
- License (Alabama)
- LICSW · No. 5762C
- NPI
- 1467329730
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- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Aging concerns
About Martina
Her approach is warm and interactive. Sessions focus on building resilience, clearer self-understanding, and workable coping strategies. Martina aims to create a compassionate, non-judgmental space where people can talk through difficult feelings and past wounds.
She has experience with aging and geriatric issues, cancer, dialysis, and HIV/AIDS, and she offers tailored support for caregivers and those dealing with isolation or life transitions. Martina listens for each person’s strengths and adjusts the conversation and plan to fit their needs.
Therapy with her is collaborative. She works with people to set goals and track progress in short, manageable steps. Her style emphasizes practical tools and steady emotional support rather than abstract theory.
To begin, prospective clients use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Scheduling follows the therapist’s availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Experience
11+ years
Credentials
Alabama
Languages
English
Approaches that guide online work
Martina uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on helping people cope and regain balance. One common approach she employs centers on building resilience and practical coping strategies to manage anxiety, stress, and depression; this looks like setting small goals, practicing breathing and grounding exercises, and adjusting daily routines to reduce overwhelm. Another frequent focus is emotion-focused support for grief and major life changes; sessions emphasize naming feelings, processing loss at a manageable pace, and finding ways to reconnect with life purpose and self-care.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review concerns, past experiences, and short-term goals together. They try different techniques and adjust plans based on what helps most, so the work matches the person's needs and preferences.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since specific formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel and allowing sessions during breaks or between obligations. It can also make shorter check-ins or phone-based conversations simpler when slower internet or less bandwidth is needed. Martina and other licensed professionals will discuss which session arrangement best supports your goals and day-to-day schedule.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Martina work with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem, and LGBT concerns. Additional focus areas include aging and geriatric issues, cancer, caregiver stress, and isolation.
How would you describe the therapy style?
Her style is warm and interactive. Martina focuses on practical coping skills, resilience, and goal-focused conversations tailored to each person.
What is her background and experience?
She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with 11 years of clinical experience working with diverse populations and sensitive medical and life-transition issues.
Where is she located and what credential does she hold?
She practices in Alabama and holds the credential AL LICSW, which stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Alabama.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to get started?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.