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Martha Ayala-Tannis, LCSW
Connecticut
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Relationships and Trauma
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Christian counseling
About Martha
Martha Ayala-Tannis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 25 years of experience based in Connecticut. She lists relationship concerns, family issues, trauma and abuse, parenting, and coping with life changes as areas she addresses. Martha notes that Christian counseling is available and works in English.
Martha practices in a straightforward, talk-based way. She uses approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also draws on client-centered ideas to focus on the person's experience during sessions.
Her work includes skills-based methods from Dialectical Behavior Therapy when people need tools for managing strong emotions. Motivational Interviewing is used to clarify goals and increase readiness for change. She may use psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns that repeat over time.
Martha aims to help people sort through relationship strain, parenting pressures, and the effects of trauma in clear steps. Sessions tend to be practical and focused on what people can try between meetings. She encourages collaboration about what approaches to try.
Clients who contact her will be invited to describe their main concerns and goals. The initial steps typically include discussing what is most pressing and deciding which methods fit those goals. Martha asks people to confirm current session formats before booking so arrangements match their needs.
How therapeutic approaches work in online sessions
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and changing patterns of behavior. It is often used for stress, mood shifts, and practical problems people want to change. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the person's experience in the moment and aims to make discussion straightforward and focused on what matters to the client. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and recommend which methods to try first. Over time they will review what helps and adjust the plan to match the client's needs.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make scheduling easier by fitting into work breaks or home routines and can reduce travel time. Some formats are shorter check-ins while others are fuller therapy sessions; each has different practical benefits such as using less bandwidth, avoiding video, or keeping sessions to a brief focused agenda. Licensed professionals can discuss which option will best fit daily life and treatment goals when arranging the first appointment.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Connecticut, New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She lists relationship issues, family concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting, and coping with life changes as her main focus areas.
How does she typically work with clients?
She uses a practical, talk-based approach that combines several methods to help people identify problems and try new responses.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience in the mental health field, working with a range of concerns and approaches.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LCSW credential and is based in Connecticut with licensure listed for NY LCSW and CT LCSW.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are used for sessions?
Current session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm available session options before booking.
How are fees handled and how do I begin?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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