Licensed clinical social worker recordConnecticut
Martha Ayala-Tannis, LCSW
Connecticut
Licensed clinical social worker - relationships and trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Connecticut
- LCSW, licence 007333
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence 070075
- NPI
- 1730821372
- Experience
- 25 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Connecticut
These details come from information Martha 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
- Relationship concerns
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting support
About Martha
Martha Ayala-Tannis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and Connecticut with 25 years of experience in the mental health field. She describes her work with relationship strain, family concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and coping with life changes. Martha also offers Christian counseling for those who request it.
She uses a mix of practical approaches in sessions. Conversations focus on what is happening now and what can be done differently. She draws on client-centered work to follow what matters to the person in the room and on cognitive behavioral ideas to spot and change unhelpful thinking and behavior.
Martha also uses tools from dialectical behavior therapy to teach emotion regulation skills and from motivational interviewing to support commitment to change. Her psychodynamic perspective informs attention to patterns that repeat over time. Sessions tend to combine problem-solving with skill building rather than only talking about the past.
The tone of her work is straightforward and goal-focused. She aims to help people manage stressful transitions, parenting demands, relationship conflicts, and the aftereffects of trauma. Practical coping strategies and behavioral steps are routine parts of the work.
Prospective clients who want a clinician who mixes listening with concrete skill teaching may find this style useful. For information about session options and scheduling, follow the site's booking flow to confirm current formats and next steps.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the person. It helps people clarify priorities and make decisions that fit their life. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches practical steps to change patterns that cause distress. Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, offers concrete skills for managing strong emotions, handling conflict, and improving coping under stress.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and then try approaches that fit those needs. This is a collaborative process where methods are adjusted as progress is reviewed.
Session format options are not listed here, so confirm the current online session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Different approaches work well in remote work too: CBT and DBT lend themselves to skills practice between sessions, and client-centered conversations can continue over distance. Ask about available formats during the matching step so you can plan sessions that fit everyday life.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Connecticut, New York
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with relationship difficulties, family matters, trauma and abuse, parenting stress, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style combines listening with practical skills and strategies, using several approaches to match a person's needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience in the mental health field, beginning in 1997.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with licenses in New York and Connecticut.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are used?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here.
How are fees and getting started handled?
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