- Guilt and shame work
- Trauma recovery
- DBT and ACT skills
About Martha
Martha Witt is an LPC and LMHC practicing in Oregon with 15 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, and major life changes. She also addresses guilt and shame as part of her practice.
Martha keeps sessions focused and practical. She helps people notice patterns that increase shame or self-blame and practices new ways of responding. Conversations often include clear skills for managing strong emotions and improving everyday communication.
Her background combines several evidence-based approaches. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to address attachment and relationship pain. Martha also uses elements of DBT and client-centered work when they fit the client's needs.
People often seek her out for trauma recovery, divorce and separation support, and resolving issues around infidelity or blended family life. She works with attachment difficulties, codependency, and questions about life purpose. Sessions may include exploring forgiveness and steps toward self-love while keeping practical goals in view.
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. The therapist describes her approach as caring and straightforward, aiming to help clients make tangible shifts in how they cope and relate. To start, people complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values. Online ACT work often focuses on short exercises and values-based actions you can try between sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep shame or anxiety active. In online CBT, sessions include identifying specific thoughts, testing them, and practicing new behaviors between meetings.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss which methods fit a client's goals, needs, and preferences and will adjust methods as progress and feedback indicate. This is a collaborative process rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.
Confirm the current session formats before booking. The practical benefits of doing therapy online include easier scheduling around work or family commitments, shorter check-ins when life feels busy, and the option to join from locations that reduce travel time. These features can make it simpler to keep therapy consistent while working on guilt, shame, relationship problems, or trauma recovery.
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Oregon, Washington
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Guilt and shame are listed as specific areas she addresses.
How does she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses practical strategies to notice shame-driven thoughts and shift responses. Therapy often combines values work and cognitive techniques to change unhelpful patterns.
What is her professional background?
She has 15 years of clinical experience working with adults on trauma, relationship issues, and life transitions. Her work includes attention to attachment and family dynamics.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LPC and LMHC credentials and practices in Oregon.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select 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.