Martha McKenzie , LCSW, CSW

Martha McKenzie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and CSW based in Georgia with 25 years of experience supporting adults, teenagers, and older adults through a wide range of life challenges. She holds a Bachelor of Social Work and a Master of Social Work from Florida State University and earned her LCSW credential in 2010. The LCSW designation denotes a licensed clinical social worker and CSW indicates her social work certification, both reflecting advanced training and clinical practice.

Martha returned to higher education after navigating significant life transitions, and that personal journey informs a compassionate, respectful, and empathetic style. She has worked extensively with depression, anxiety, stress, trauma and abuse, grief, addiction, ADHD, parenting and family issues, relationship difficulties, and a broad array of emotional and behavioral concerns. She has particular experience with ADHD in adolescents and adults and has pursued continuing education through workshops, seminars, and professional publications to deepen her knowledge.

Fluent in English and Spanish, she offers counseling in both languages and includes Christian counseling upon request. Her approach is warm, casual, and interactive, blending client-centered work with cognitive-behavioral strategies, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and narrative elements. Martha collaborates with clients to set meaningful, personalized goals and supports them in working toward a more fulfilling life. She looks forward to meeting and working with those seeking guidance and growth.

Therapeutic approaches available through online sessions

Martha McKenzie integrates evidence-informed approaches into online care to meet each person where they are. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify and change patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to anxiety, depression, and stress, making it useful for mood concerns, ADHD-related challenges, and coping with daily demands. Mindfulness Therapy emphasizes present-moment awareness and simple practices to reduce reactivity and increase emotional regulation, which can help with anxiety, stress, and compassion fatigue. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented style that supports people facing ambivalence about change - for example with addictions, behavior change, or readiness to try new strategies.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Martha works together with each client to understand goals, preferences, and needs, and she tailors techniques so the work fits the person rather than forcing a single method. This collaborative process helps determine what combination of approaches will be most helpful.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for busy lives. Video calls and phone sessions allow for face-to-face conversations without travel, while live chat and text-based messaging provide flexible ways to check in between sessions or to access support when a scheduled conversation is not possible. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care with licensed professionals and therapists while fitting therapy into everyday routines.