- Stress and anxiety
- Workplace issues
- Self-esteem support
About Makayla
Makayla Martin is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LISW-CP) who focuses on work and wellbeing concerns alongside everyday mental health struggles. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. Her style aims to be warm and approachable, so conversations stay practical and focused on what matters to the client.
Makayla uses a mix of evidence-based therapeutic techniques to support recovery from trauma and to strengthen coping skills. She often includes methods that address painful memories, shift unhelpful thinking, and build self-compassion. Sessions typically concentrate on small, achievable steps clients can try between meetings.
Her background includes five years of clinical experience working with underserved and vulnerable communities. That experience shapes how she listens and how she plans treatment, with attention to the real-life stresses people face, including workplace strain and financial worries. She also addresses attachment concerns, communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation, and questions about life purpose.
Makayla can be a resource for those navigating issues common in young adulthood and for people with military or veteran-related concerns. She aims to help clients find clearer direction, better boundaries, and more resilient ways of handling setbacks.
Sessions are conducted in English and take place with a Virginia-based license. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details through the platform's booking flow.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online care
Makayla often uses approaches that focus on changing unhelpful thinking and on building self-compassion. Cognitive approaches work on identifying and shifting patterns of thought that feed anxiety and low mood, and they usually include practical exercises to try between sessions. Compassion-focused methods teach skills to reduce self-criticism and to develop kinder internal responses, which can help with shame, guilt, and struggles with self-love.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client decide together which techniques fit the person’s needs, goals, and preferences. Makayla adapts plans over time so the work stays relevant to daily life and to workplace or financial pressures when those come up.
Confirm session formats before booking to know which options are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people keep continuity of care during life transitions. Discuss timing and session length when you schedule so your plan fits your routine and goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Virginia, South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Makayla commonly help with?
She works with people facing stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation, and workplace concerns.
What is the therapeutic style like in sessions?
The approach is warm and tailored to each person. Sessions emphasize practical strategies, small steps between meetings, and building self-compassion.
How much direct experience does she have?
Makayla has five years of clinical experience, including work with underserved and vulnerable communities. That experience informs how she supports everyday stressors and trauma recovery.
What credentials and location are on file?
She holds LISW-CP and LCSW credentials and practices with a Virginia license. These credentials are shown as SC LISW-CP and VA LCSW in her profile notes.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment structured?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with scheduling?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.