- Listener first
- Practical steps
- Longtime experience
About Martha
Martha Fenimore is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who focuses on helping people sort out what gets in the way of feeling better. She uses a straightforward, listening-first style to help people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, and codependency.
She helps people name unhealthy patterns and look at how past experiences affect current choices. Sessions move at a persons pace and emphasize practical steps the person can try between meetings. Martha leans on clear conversations rather than jargon so clients can make sense of their challenges quickly.
Her background spans nearly four decades of practice in Florida. During that time she has worked with individuals, families, and groups on topics such as self-esteem, trauma, sexuality, parenting concerns, grief, and mood disorders. This experience informs a flexible way of working rather than a single fixed method.
Martha draws from a mix of approaches to match the concern at hand. She often combines client-centered listening with ideas from cognitive behavioral work and solution-focused strategies to create understandable tools for day-to-day life. Internal Family Systems and psychodynamic perspectives help when people want to look deeper at recurring patterns.
Her manner is warm and nonjudgmental, and she aims to help people leave sessions with clearer steps forward. People who want a calm, experienced listener who also suggests practical changes often find this approach helpful.
Approaches that translate well to online therapy
Client-centered therapy centers on listening and following the person's pace. It focuses on understanding what matters to the person and helping them feel heard, which can fit well into a remote session by keeping conversation focused and straightforward.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and offers small experiments and techniques to change them. CBT often uses homework and clear steps, which are easy to discuss and track in online appointments.
Psychodynamic therapy pays attention to patterns that began in earlier relationships and how they show up now. Online sessions can provide the same space to reflect on those patterns while keeping the conversation steady and continuous.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will work with the person to decide which methods fit best based on goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. That plan can adapt over time as needs change.
The practical benefit of online work is fitting therapy into a busy life. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule appointments around work, parenting, or travel, and they let people keep progress going without an in-person commute. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm current options before booking so you know how sessions are conducted.
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Experience
39+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Martha address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and codependency among other concerns listed in her profile.
What is her general therapy style like?
The approach is listening-focused and practical, combining empathic, client-centered conversation with tools and exercises to try between sessions.
How many years has she been practicing?
She brings 39 years of clinical experience to her work, gained in a variety of settings with individuals, families, and groups.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
In which languages can sessions be conducted?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking to be sure they meet your needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Martha?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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