Licensed clinical social worker recordMissouri
Martinie Franks, LCSW
Missouri
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Texas
- LCSW, licence 109549
- Licensed in Missouri
- LCSW, licence 2007023912
- Licensed in Arkansas
- LCSW, licence 10114-C
- NPI
- 1932405917
- Experience
- 15 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Missouri
These details come from information Martinie 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
- Relationship concerns
- CBT and DBT tools
About Martinie
Martinie Franks is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas and Arkansas with 15 years of experience. She is based in Missouri and helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes.
She frames clients as the experts on their own stories and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps people can use between meetings. That can include improving communication, handling control issues, or working through guilt and shame.
Martinie uses straightforward therapeutic methods like cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, and client-centered conversation to address symptoms and day-to-day problems. Mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing are also part of her toolbox when they fit a person's goals.
Clients can expect a therapist who asks direct questions, listens for patterns, and suggests experiments to try outside sessions. She pays attention to practical life demands such as work, family, and health when planning goals and interventions.
She has worked for 15 years in clinical settings and brings that experience to planning realistic steps for change. People reach out for help with social anxiety, longstanding isolation, finding life purpose, and repairing communication breakdowns. The initial sessions focus on what matters most now and what can change in the near term.
BHow sessions work
How therapy approaches work in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy is a conversational approach that follows the person's priorities and emphasizes listening and reflection. It helps when someone needs to make sense of feelings and decide what matters most to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior and uses small experiments and skill practice to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, focuses on building skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication, which can help with strong emotions and relationship conflicts.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss these options with the client and together decide which strategies best match goals, life demands, and what the client prefers. That choice can shift over time as progress and obstacles become clearer.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also makes it possible to practice skills in everyday settings and bring real-life situations into the conversation more readily.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Texas, Missouri, Arkansas
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus areas like communication problems and isolation.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style combines client-centered conversation with practical techniques from CBT and DBT, plus mindfulness and motivational interviewing as useful.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience in clinical work.
What credentials and locations are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and is licensed in Texas and Arkansas; she practices from Missouri.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and services are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers