- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Life purpose
About Martina
Martina Frins is an Alabama Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with 11 years of practice. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and major life changes. She also helps people exploring relationship concerns, self-esteem, and questions about life purpose.
Her approach is practical and interactive. Sessions focus on building resilience and clearer self-understanding. She helps people develop coping skills they can use between meetings.
Martina has experience with health-related challenges including cancer, dialysis, and HIV/AIDS. She also addresses caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, blended family concerns, and the effects of divorce and separation. Communication problems, commitment questions, jealousy, guilt, and forgiveness are also within her scope.
In the room she listens and adapts the conversation to each person. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address symptoms and patterns. The work often mixes talking through current problems with practical skill-building for emotional regulation and decision making.
People seeking help with life purpose or feeling directionless can explore values and next steps in a focused way. Martina aims to support clearer thinking about priorities and to help clients try small, concrete changes. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
Sessions are offered in English and provided by a licensed clinician practicing in Alabama. The first step is completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling an initial appointment.
How evidence-based techniques translate into online work
Many evidence-based approaches involve teaching practical skills and changing unhelpful patterns. Cognitive-behavioral techniques focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying new responses; they are often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Behavioral activation supports people who feel stuck by encouraging small, manageable activities that can lift mood and clarify priorities.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which techniques fit their goals and preferences. That means checking in and adjusting methods as progress or challenges appear.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week and reduce travel time. They also allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and for choosing audio-only or video depending on bandwidth or comfort. Ask about session length and format when scheduling to match therapy to everyday life.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, coping with life changes, relationship and self-esteem concerns, and life purpose questions.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques and focused conversation to build resilience and clarify values. Sessions include skill-building and planning small steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of experience providing therapy to adults from diverse backgrounds.
What is her credential and where does she practice?
She is an Alabama Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Alabama.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed or paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.