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Martha Fenimore, LCSW

  • Experience39 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, and Anger
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Martha

Martha Fenimore is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who draws on nearly four decades of clinical experience to help people untangle patterns that undermine wellbeing.

Background and approach

She centers a collaborative, client-focused approach that aims to clarify obstacles to contentment and to develop practical coping skills for stress, anxiety, mood concerns, trauma, and relationship challenges. Martha often brings Internal Family Systems ideas into the work to explore internal parts and their roles, while integrating cognitive-behavioral strategies and psychodynamic perspectives when useful.

Throughout her career she has worked with individuals, families, and groups on issues such as self-esteem, depression, sexuality, grief, parenting challenges, and compassion fatigue. She also addresses concerns ranging from ADHD and bipolar mood patterns to life transitions, multicultural dynamics, adoption and foster care questions, and communication or control issues within families.

Based in Florida, Martha is known for attentive listening, practical guidance, and a supportive, nonjudgmental presence as clients pursue clearer goals and healthier patterns.

How therapeutic approaches guide online care

Internal Family Systems offers a way to explore the different parts inside a person, helping clients understand inner conflicts and find more self-led balance; it can be especially useful for processing trauma responses and difficult emotions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which often provides concrete tools for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and supporting the client’s own goals so the therapeutic relationship becomes a source of validation and growth.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the therapeutic process, and Martha works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts techniques over time, inviting feedback and tailoring sessions to what is proving most helpful for daily functioning and long-term aims.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging makes it easier to access consistent care from Florida or abroad. These formats increase scheduling flexibility, reduce travel time, and allow clients to continue work through life transitions or when in different locations, while enabling ongoing collaborative therapy with licensed professionals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
Martha works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, grief, parenting and intimacy-related concerns, as well as mood disorders and ADHD.
What therapeutic methods does she use?
The practice blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Internal Family Systems ideas, along with psychodynamic and solution-focused techniques when helpful to the client.
How long has she been practicing?
She brings 39 years of professional experience working in clinical settings with individuals, families, and groups on varied mental health and life challenges.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, credential FL LCSW SW2774, and practices from Florida.
Can people who live outside the U.S. work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English for clients in other countries as available.
Which session formats are offered?
Sessions are available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How is pricing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling an appointment based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesGuilt and shameLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Psychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

39+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English