- Years in practice
- 25
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Connecticut, New York
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Family conflicts
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Martha
Martha Ayala-Tannis is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years in the mental health field. She draws on long experience to help people facing relationship strain, parenting challenges, trauma, and major life transitions. Her style is straightforward and collaborative, and she welcomes conversations rooted in respect and practical problem solving.
Over her career she has trained in several approaches and continues learning alongside clients. Sessions often focus on understanding what’s happening now and finding manageable steps forward.
Background and approach
Martha listens for patterns that get in the way and helps people try new ways of responding. She offers Christian counseling on request and adapts methods to fit each person’s values and goals. Treatment plans are built around the client’s priorities rather than a fixed program.
Expect clear goals, tools you can use between sessions, and regular check-ins on progress. Martha holds LCSW credentials in New York and Connecticut and works from a practical, client-centered stance. She pairs that perspective with skills from cognitive behavioral approaches and insight-oriented work when helpful.
Communication is plain and direct so busy parents can follow along easily. People who reach out usually want concrete ideas for handling family stress, emotional recovery after trauma, or support through life changes. Martha focuses on short-term strategies and longer-range patterns so clients leave with both relief and a plan for moving forward.
What Martha works with
Everything Martha lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Martha helps people with.
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Coping with life changes
Approaches Martha lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people feel heard and understood; online sessions use this to center conversations on what matters most to the client and their parenting concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical skills for changing unhelpful patterns; online CBT often includes homework and short skill-building between sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and collaborate with the client to choose methods that match goals, values, and day-to-day needs. This makes it easier to try a technique and adjust if it does not fit.
Online therapy offers flexibility for busy schedules. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction when visual cues help. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging let clients send updates, ask brief questions, or work through exercises without waiting for a scheduled appointment. These options make it simpler to keep momentum between sessions and apply new skills in real life.
Questions people ask about Martha
What concerns does she help with?
Martha helps people with relationship strain, family issues, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and coping with life changes.
What is her approach in sessions?
She blends client-centered listening with practical techniques. Sessions focus on clear goals, small steps, and tools to use between meetings.
How much experience does she bring?
She has worked in mental health since 1997, giving her about 25 years of experience supporting people through varied concerns.
What credentials and location does she hold?
She is an LCSW with credentialing in New York and Connecticut and is based in Connecticut.
Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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