- CBT strategies
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness tools
About Martinie
Martinie Franks is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 15 years of experience. She practices in Missouri and lists stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self esteem, depression, and coping with life changes among the issues she addresses. She works with people facing social anxiety and phobia as one of her focus areas.
Martinie emphasizes that clients bring knowledge about their own lives. Sessions start by listening to what matters most to the person in front of her. From there she helps people set practical goals and try small, manageable steps toward them. Conversations tend to be direct and focused on what someone can do between sessions.
Her approach draws on several methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are offered to help regulate strong emotions and manage stress. Mindfulness practices are introduced as brief exercises people can repeat on their own.
Motivational Interviewing supports people who feel stuck or unsure about change, helping them identify personal reasons to act. Client-Centered Therapy guides the way she follows a client's lead and priorities during sessions. These tools are blended to match the concerns someone brings, such as social anxiety, feeling isolated, or difficult relationship moments.
Martinie works in English. She holds licenses as an LCSW in Texas and Arkansas as well as practicing in Missouri. To begin, the usual step is a short questionnaire and scheduling a first session.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's lead, which means the therapist lets the client's concerns guide what is worked on each session. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors; in online work that often becomes short practice tasks to try between meetings. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides concrete skills for handling strong emotions and managing stress, delivered as brief exercises and skill rehearsals during sessions.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the early work. The therapist will review goals, preferences, and how a person responds to different methods and then agree on a plan together. That collaborative process aims to match methods to what the client needs most, whether addressing social anxiety, loneliness, or relationship strain.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy lives because they can schedule shorter check-ins, avoid travel time, or pick a time that works around work or family commitments. The focus remains on practical skills and steps that can be practiced between meetings rather than on promises about results.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Texas, Missouri, Arkansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She addresses stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Social anxiety and phobia are listed among her focus areas.
What is her style in sessions?
She listens first and follows the client's priorities, then suggests practical steps. Sessions focus on setting goals and practicing behaviors between meetings.
How long has she worked in this field?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in her profile.
What credentials and locations apply?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and holds TX LCSW and AR LCSW credentials while practicing in Missouri.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.