- Practical coping skills
- Focus on relationships
- Trauma informed approach
About Martha
Martha Sorenson is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) based in Minnesota who helps people facing addiction, trauma, anger, low self-esteem, and major life changes. She focuses on practical steps clients can use to feel steadier and clearer during hard times. Her style is calm and direct, with an emphasis on real-world coping skills and emotional safety.
She creates a compassionate, non-judgmental space where people can talk about painful experiences. Sessions aim to sort through difficult feelings, identify patterns such as codependency or family-of-origin dynamics, and build healthier responses. Martha listens for the practical problems beneath strong reactions and works with clients to address them.
Clients often bring issues related to relationships, communication problems, addiction, or trauma. Martha helps people notice how past experiences shape current behavior and supports steps toward change. She also addresses isolation, guilt, shame, and life transitions with concrete tools for managing stress and moods.
With 12 years of experience as an LICSW, she combines steady clinical judgment with everyday language. She makes sure treatment plans fit each person, not a one-size-fits-all model. People seeking help with anger, substance use, or attachment concerns will find a therapist who focuses on practical progress.
Her work is grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a focus on client strengths. Martha encourages small, manageable changes that add up over time. To begin, readers should confirm session options and scheduling details when they reach out.
Evidence-based approaches and online care
Many of Martha's sessions draw on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help people manage trauma responses and addictive patterns. One common approach focuses on stabilizing strong emotions through practical coping skills and behavioral changes; this helps when anger, cravings, or intense mood shifts get in the way of daily life. Another frequent focus is working on attachment and codependency patterns by identifying relationship dynamics and practicing clearer communication and boundaries.Choosing the right approach usually happens together. The therapist and client review symptoms, goals, and preferences and then try techniques that match those goals. This collaborative process makes it easier to adjust methods if something isn't helping.
If you are considering online therapy with Martha, confirm which session formats she currently offers before booking. Online work can make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it easier to keep continuity of care during life transitions by letting sessions happen from whatever location works best on a given day.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She supports people dealing with addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and major life changes. Additional focus areas include codependency, communication problems, and family-related issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is calm, direct, and practical. She offers a non-judgmental space to talk through emotions and builds tools clients can use between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has 12 years of clinical experience working with people facing trauma, addiction, and difficult family dynamics. That experience informs a steady, problem-focused approach.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds an LICSW license in Minnesota and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients; services are provided within the United States.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm fees during the intake process.
What steps are needed to get started?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. Confirm current session options before booking.
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