- Stress and anxiety
- Life changes
- Workplace issues
About Makayla
Makayla Martin is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LISW-CP) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Virginia with five years of experience. She works with adults who are feeling stuck after changes in work, relationships, or health. Common concerns she addresses include stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes.
She also helps people dealing with attachment issues, communication problems, guilt and shame, and loneliness. Life purpose questions and workplace stresses are listed among her focus areas. She has experience supporting veterans and people facing money or financial worries, and she works with young adult issues and building self-love.
In sessions she uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to look at thoughts, emotions, and behavior. Work typically involves talking through recent and past events, testing out new ways to respond, and practicing small skills between meetings. Therapy aims to reduce the intensity of distressing emotions and increase practical coping in day-to-day life.
Her background includes five years of clinical practice in settings that serve underserved and vulnerable populations. She brings that experience into appointments by focusing on clear goals and step-by-step strategies. Sessions are conversational and focused on figuring out what helps most in the client’s current situation.
Sessions are conducted in English and she does not accept international clients. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site.
Evidence-based approaches and how online sessions can fit
Makayla uses several evidence-based techniques to address distress and life transitions. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying values and committing to small, manageable actions toward what matters.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to try based on their goals and preferences. That means adjusting techniques over time and checking whether practical exercises are helping between sessions.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and avoid travel time. It can also make it simpler to continue support after a life change, since sessions can be scheduled around work or caregiving commitments rather than requiring an in-person visit.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Virginia, South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include attachment, communication, guilt and shame, loneliness, and life purpose questions.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to examine thoughts and behaviors, try practical skills in daily life, and set clear short-term goals. Sessions focus on what helps most for the client right now.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical practice experience working with underserved and vulnerable populations. That background informs how she structures appointments and goals.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LISW-CP) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Virginia.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates depend on the client’s listed location.
What steps do I take to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.