- Years in practice
- 9
- Credentials
- LICSW, LCSW
- Licensed in
- Massachusetts, New Hampshire
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Anger management
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Martin
Martin Levenson is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and parenting challenges. He brings nine years of clinical experience and aims to make sessions straightforward and useful for people juggling busy lives. He works with people who are coping with mood and anxiety issues, addiction concerns, grief, trauma, and struggles with self-esteem.
He also supports LGBTQ individuals, including transgender, agender, and non-binary people, and has experience with autism spectrum concerns.
Background and approach
Conversations focus on clear goals and small, practical steps that fit daily life. Martin’s approach centers on listening first and building on each person’s strengths. He treats clients as partners in planning what to try next.
Sessions tend to emphasize strategies that can be practiced between meetings and adjusted as progress is made. He holds a Master of Arts and is credentialed as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Martin keeps language plain so parents and busy adults can quickly grasp what will happen in sessions.
People seeking help with parenting stress or adjustments after life changes will find a focus on realistic tools. Martin aims to help clients reduce overwhelm, improve communication, manage anger, and build confidence in day-to-day parenting and life decisions.
What Martin works with
Everything Martin lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Martin helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Self-harm
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches and how online sessions work
Martin uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and problem solving. One common approach teaches concrete coping skills for anxiety and panic, such as breathing methods, grounding exercises, and step-by-step exposure to fears. These techniques aim to reduce overwhelming reactions and make daily life more manageable.Another approach centers on mood regulation and behavioral activation to address depression. This involves planning small, achievable activities that increase positive moments and rebuild daily routines, which can help lift low mood over time.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to identify goals, try different techniques, and adjust methods based on what helps most. Clients and therapist check progress together and change course when needed.
Online therapy offers flexibility for busy schedules. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a deeper interaction is helpful. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is preferred. Live chat and text messaging support quick check-ins, homework prompts, or ongoing encouragement between sessions. These formats make it simpler to fit therapy into work, parenting, and other daily demands.
Questions people ask about Martin
What concerns does Martin commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, addictions, grief, trauma, self-esteem, and parenting-related stress among other concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are collaborative and goal-focused, with an emphasis on practical strategies clients can try between meetings.
How many years of clinical experience does he have?
He has nine years of experience working in clinical settings and community care.
What credentials and location apply to his practice?
He holds an MA and is credentialed as an MA LICSW and an NH LCSW and practices in Massachusetts.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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