- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Self-esteem support
About Martina
Martina Frins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with 11 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and depression. She supports people facing life transitions, relationship concerns, and challenges with self-esteem. Martina focuses on practical coping skills and building resilience so clients can handle daily demands more confidently.
Her style is warm and interactive. Sessions are tailored to each person's needs and paced for what feels manageable. Martina aims to create a compassionate, non-judgmental space where people can talk through painful experiences and begin to heal.
Martina works with many sensitive life issues, including aging and geriatric concerns, cancer and dialysis related stress, HIV/AIDS, caregiver strain, blended family matters, and divorce or separation. She also addresses problems such as isolation, guilt and shame, communication problems, and finding life purpose.
In therapy she helps clients develop self-understanding, healthy coping strategies, and stronger self-love. The work often includes identifying small, realistic changes and practicing new ways of relating to oneself and others. Martina emphasizes respect and sensitivity throughout the process.
She practices in Alabama and conducts sessions in English. To begin a process of change she asks clients to share where they are struggling and what they hope to change, then co-create a plan that fits their situation and goals.
Approaches to emotional challenges and online care
Martina uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on building coping skills and self-understanding. One common approach is skill-based work that teaches practical strategies for managing anxiety and stress, such as breathing, grounding, and activity planning to reduce overwhelm. These tools help when symptoms interfere with daily routines or work performance.She also emphasizes processing grief and loss in a step-by-step way, helping people make sense of painful events and find small ways to reconnect with purpose. This often includes careful listening, reflecting on values, and identifying actions that support healing and self-compassion.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Martina collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. She adjusts the plan as progress is made so the work stays relevant and doable.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so more consistent sessions are possible. Talk with Martina during the initial matching process about which session arrangements would fit your life and daily routine.
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Experience
11+ years
Credentials
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Martina help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship strain, and self-esteem issues. Her practice also addresses aging concerns, cancer and dialysis related stress, HIV/AIDS, caregiver strain, and family changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and interactive. She focuses on practical coping skills, resilience, and tailoring sessions to each person's needs.
What is her clinical experience?
She has 11 years of experience providing therapy to individuals from diverse backgrounds and life situations.
What credentials and location does she have?
She is an AL LICSW, which stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Alabama. She practices in Alabama.
In what languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.