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Allison Martin

Allison Martin, LCSW

Arkansas

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Parenting

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Credentials
LCSW
Licensed in Arkansas
LCSW, licence 4822-C
NPI
1083893945
Experience
15 years
Languages
English
Location
Arkansas

These details come from information Allison supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.

AAbout

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Parenting support
  • ACT and CBT approaches

About Allison

Allison Martin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Arkansas with 15 years of professional experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, parenting struggles, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and major life changes.

She uses straightforward conversations to identify what is most pressing. Sessions focus on practical coping skills, improving concentration, and managing memory or attention concerns. She also addresses parenting challenges and the day-to-day strain that comes from caregiving roles.

Her approach combines several methods depending on the person in front of her. Allison draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and on acceptance and commitment ideas to clarify values and next steps. Mindfulness exercises and client-centered listening are used to slow things down and make decisions clearer.

Allison also pays attention to trauma-related and mood concerns, including panic, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety. She has worked with people affected by natural or human-caused disasters and with those navigating pregnancy, childbirth, or other women’s health topics.

Conversations are practical and paced to what the client can handle. Allison aims to help people develop tools they can use between sessions to manage stress and stay functional at home and work. She asks about goals early and checks in regularly to keep work relevant and manageable for everyday life.

BHow sessions work

How Allison’s approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people figure out what matters and take small steps toward those values. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and getting unstuck when life changes feel overwhelming. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that keep problems going. It often helps with panic, mood concerns, and social anxiety. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s experience and priorities, using reflective listening to clarify goals and build motivation for change.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Allison will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. That choice is revisited as progress or obstacles appear, so therapy stays practical and relevant.

The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a workday, have shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits help people maintain consistent work on stress, parenting issues, attention concerns, and other goals without rearranging too much of daily life.

CAreas of focus

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterFamily problemsIntellectual disabilityMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

15+ years

Listed in

Arkansas

Languages

English

DQuestions

Frequently asked questions

What issues does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and life changes. Additional focus areas include mood disorders, panic, trauma, caregiving stress, and women’s health concerns.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She uses practical, conversation-based methods. Techniques include cognitive behavioral ideas, client-centered listening, mindfulness, ACT, and emotionally-focused approaches when helpful.

How much experience does she have?

She has 15 years of professional experience working with the concerns listed on her profile.

Is she licensed and where does she practice?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Arkansas.

In what language are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What are the session formats?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current 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 begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers

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