About Makayla
Makayla Martin helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, or depression. She works with individuals navigating life changes and the challenges of young adulthood. Makayla introduces straightforward ways to manage strong emotions and build steady coping skills.
Makayla is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with five years of experience. She practices in Virginia and draws on a range of proven therapeutic methods to guide sessions.
How Makayla works
Conversations focus on practical steps rather than jargon, and she aims to make goals clear and realistic. In sessions Makayla addresses attachment concerns, communication problems, guilt and shame, and feelings of isolation. She also supports people dealing with workplace stress, money worries, life purpose questions, and issues related to Veteran and Armed Forces experiences.
Sessions look at patterns that keep people stuck and small changes that can make daily life easier. Her style is warm and compassionate while still being direct when needed. She helps people strengthen self-love and resilience by teaching coping tools and helping them try new ways of responding to old problems.
Progress is tracked with simple goals and regular check-ins. Makayla uses conversational methods to help people make meaning from their experiences and move toward healthier routines. She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
What Makayla works with
The areas below are the ones Makayla selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
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Training and background
| Registers | LISW-CP, LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 5 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Virginia |
Memberships and registers are shown as supplied; they are not licences, and this directory does not verify them.
Online support options
How proven approaches fit into online therapy
Makayla often uses techniques from Cognitive-Behavioral approaches that help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. These methods can reduce stress and anxiety by teaching concrete skills for daily life.She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment style work which focuses on clarifying values and taking small steps toward a meaningful life. That approach is useful for people wrestling with life purpose, guilt, or persistent avoidance. Mindfulness-based elements are used to build attention to the present moment and calm reactions, which can help with anger and emotional overwhelm.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Makayla will work with each person to identify goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust plans based on what helps. Clients shape the pace and focus of their work together with the therapist.
Online therapy offers flexibility in how sessions happen. Video calls support face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be better when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging make it possible to get support without scheduling a full call and can fit into busy days. These options make it easier to keep consistent work on goals across changing schedules and locations.
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