Martrell Kelly John , LISW-CP, MD, LCSW-C

Martrell Kelly John is a licensed clinical social worker and counselor based in South Carolina who supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy challenges, depression, anger, self-esteem concerns, career transitions, and compassion fatigue. With seven years of clinical experience, she has worked with families, children, adolescents, and adults across behavioral and mental health settings as well as hospice, bereavement, foster care, adoption, disability, and educational environments.

Her credentials include LISW-CP and LCSW-C, which indicate licensed clinical social work qualifications, and an MD, which denotes a medical degree. Martrell applies a holistic and diverse set of evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person she meets, honoring individual strengths and resilience while addressing the practical impacts of life stressors, illness, loss, abuse, or changes in identity and roles.

She focuses on creating a caring, non-judgmental space in which clients and she can explore adjustment, develop coping skills, and practice strategies specific to their needs. Her aim is to support improved daily functioning, greater self-awareness of needs and values, and a more meaningful life through intentional therapeutic work and collaborative planning. Martrell also maintains a special focus on hospice and end-of-life counseling for those navigating advanced illness and bereavement.

Evidence-Based Care Remotely and Therapeutic Approaches

Martrell Kelly John employs a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to the presenting concern. One focus is skill-building work that teaches practical coping strategies and stress-management tools to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and daily overwhelm; this approach emphasizes concrete actions clients can use between sessions. Another key element is trauma-informed processing and grief work that helps people make sense of difficult experiences, process loss, and rebuild meaning after abuse, accidents, or bereavement; this work supports emotional integration and adaptive adjustment.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Martrell approaches treatment collaboratively - she assesses each person s needs, goals, and preferences and adapts methods over time to find the best fit. Clients are invited to participate in setting priorities and evaluating progress so therapy remains relevant and practical.

Online therapy with Martrell is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible access to care. These options make it easier for people to engage in consistent work around schedules, caregiving responsibilities, mobility limits, or geographic barriers while maintaining regular contact with a licensed professional focused on their recovery and growth.