- Practical skill building
- Focus on relationships
- Values driven work
About Martha
Martha Higgins is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who focuses on helping people untangle painful patterns and build more satisfying lives. She offers steady, practical support for relationship struggles, low self-worth, anxiety, and the wear of major life changes. Martha writes and speaks plainly in sessions so people can make small changes that add up over time.
With 14 years in practice, she draws on tools from cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and attachment-based approaches. Those methods shape a flexible style that mixes practical skill-building with attention to emotions and values. Sessions often include clear steps to manage stress and patterns that get in the way of healthier connections.
Martha pays close attention to how early relationships influence current reactions. She helps people name patterns like codependency, abandonment fears, or control struggles, and then try different ways of responding. Work can include practicing new communication habits and reducing self-criticism.
She also addresses work-related strain and compassion fatigue, helping people set boundaries and recover energy. For those facing grief, trauma, or repeated setbacks, Martha focuses on small, steady progress rather than quick fixes.
People who prefer a collaborative and direct approach find her practical and empathetic. Martha supports goal setting, skill practice, and honest conversation so clients can move toward clearer priorities and more reliable coping.
How Martha’s Approaches Translate Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It emphasizes clarifying values and taking small steps that match what matters most. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current reactions and helps people practice new ways of connecting and responding. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on a respectful, nonjudgmental conversation where the person’s priorities guide the work.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Martha will listen to your goals and needs, then suggest which methods to try first. Together you can check progress and adjust the plan if something is not helpful.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing work around schedules. It can also make some check-ins shorter or more flexible when life is hectic. Licensed professionals can offer the same kinds of therapeutic exercises, skills practice, and values-based planning over video or phone when those formats are available.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Credentials
Oklahoma, Utah, Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Martha work with?
She helps people facing relationship problems, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and stress. Other focuses include codependency, attachment issues, and challenges like caregiver strain or impulsivity.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The approach blends concrete skills and emotional exploration. Sessions mix cognitive behavioral strategies, acceptance-based ideas, and attention to attachment patterns.
How much clinical experience does she bring?
Martha has 14 years of experience working with individuals on personal growth and coping. That background informs a practical, steady approach to change.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, and practices in Oklahoma.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not work with international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to start therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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