Martina Frins, LICSW

Martina Frins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with more than 11 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and major life changes. She helps clients who are exploring relationship concerns, building self-esteem, or navigating LGBT-related issues. Her tone is warm and direct and she focuses on practical steps that can help in daily life.

Martina works with people facing health challenges such as cancer, dialysis, and HIV/AIDS, and with caregivers coping with ongoing stress. She also supports those dealing with aging and geriatric concerns, blended family stress, divorce and separation, jealousy, and isolation. Sessions emphasize clear goals and steady progress rather than abstract concepts.

Her style is interactive and compassionate. Conversations are tailored to each person’s situation, with space to talk through painful memories and to practice new ways of coping. Martina aims to help clients build resilience, increase self-understanding, and strengthen self-love over time.

She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques chosen to match each person’s needs and goals. Martina values respect and sensitivity and adjusts pace based on what someone can manage. Her approach balances emotional exploration with practical skill-building.

Martina invites people who are ready to take steps toward change to reach out and begin the process. She guides clients through setting realistic goals and developing coping strategies that fit everyday life.

Approaches that guide online care

Evidence-based techniques are used to address common problems like anxiety, depression, and coping with illness. One approach focuses on building coping skills and resilience through practical exercises and step-by-step strategies that can reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning. Another approach centers on exploring emotions and past experiences to increase self-understanding and self-love, helping people process grief, guilt, or shame in a paced, supportive way.

Choosing the right method is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify goals and try approaches that fit their needs and preferences. That teamwork helps adjust pacing and techniques so sessions feel useful and manageable.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm which session formats this therapist currently offers before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit regular sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins when life feels hectic. Some formats may also be shorter or less bandwidth intensive, which can help on days when energy is limited. Ask about available options so scheduling matches daily life and care needs.