- Guilt and shame
- Trauma and abuse
- Client-centered work
About Martha
Martha Fenimore is a Florida licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - with 39 years of practice. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and related concerns such as relationship problems and low self-esteem.
She helps people name what is getting in the way of feeling better. Martha talks through patterns that show up in daily life. She also looks at how past relationships and family history affect current choices and feelings.
Her approach draws from several methods. Client-Centered work focuses on listening and following the person's lead. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test different ways of thinking. Internal Family Systems looks at the different parts of a person and how they interact.
Over many years she has worked with issues around grief, parenting, career transitions, and identity questions including LGBT concerns. She also addresses guilt and shame alongside problems like abandonment, codependency, and family of origin issues.
Martha aims to help people build practical coping skills. Sessions involve talking through current struggles, learning tools to manage mood and anxiety, and noticing patterns that repeat in relationships. She accepts international clients and works in English.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and following the person's priorities. The therapist focuses on understanding the client's experience and helping them name what matters most, which can be useful for guilt, shame, and relationship concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It supports learning concrete strategies to test unhelpful thoughts and change small patterns that worsen anxiety or low mood.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Martha will discuss these methods with the client and decide together which fits best based on goals, comfort, and what feels useful in sessions.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, or remove travel time. Talk with the therapist about what will work with your schedule and preferences so sessions fit into everyday life.
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Experience
39+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting and identity questions including LGBT issues. Guilt and shame are listed among her focus areas.
How does she approach guilt and shame?
Martha uses client-centered listening alongside tools from CBT and Internal Family Systems to understand where guilt and shame come from and to practice different ways of relating to those feelings.
What is her background and experience?
She has 39 years of experience working with individuals, families, and groups on topics such as self-esteem, trauma, mood disorders, and coping skills.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she does accept international clients.
What session formats does she use?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking to learn which formats are offered.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.