Martha Ayala-Tannis, LCSW

Licensed in Connecticut · 25 years in practice

Martha Ayala-Tannis brings a long career in social work to her practice.

License and registration

LCSW, Connecticut: 007333 · expires November 2026
LCSW, New York: 070075 · expires October 2028
NPI: 1730821372 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 25
Languages: English

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About Martha

Martha Ayala-Tannis brings a long career in social work to her practice. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 25 years in the mental health field. Martha writes plainly and aims to make therapy understandable for people under stress.

She offers Christian counseling as an option for those who want it. Sessions focus on practical steps and steady conversation rather than jargon. Martha listens first and helps clients set clear goals for change.

Background and approach

Martha uses a mix of approaches depending on the person and the problem. She draws on client-centered methods to prioritize each person's values and voice. She also uses cognitive behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thinking and DBT skills for managing strong emotions.

Her background spans a range of clinical styles, including motivational interviewing to build motivation and psychodynamic ideas to reflect on life patterns. Over time she blends tools that fit each client rather than relying on one method. Martha typically helps people dealing with relationship strain, family concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting stress, and major life changes.

Sessions are conversational and aimed at helping people develop real coping strategies they can use outside of therapy.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Martha lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Parenting issues
Coping with life changes

Approaches Martha names

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Online support

Practical approaches for online therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on the client's own goals and values. The therapist listens closely and reflects what matters to the person, which helps people feel heard and clear about next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect feelings. It breaks concerns into manageable parts and teaches concrete skills for changing patterns that cause distress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers tools for handling strong emotions and improving coping skills, with an emphasis on balancing acceptance and change.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Martha will work with each person to decide which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress is made and circumstances shift.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls let people keep face-to-face interaction without travel. Phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited or when a quicker check-in fits a busy day. Live chat and text messaging can be used for brief check-ins or when writing feels easier. These options help fit therapy into real life and keep continuity when schedules change.

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Questions people ask

What issues does Martha address?

Martha works with concerns related to relationships, family dynamics, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe her therapy style?

She keeps sessions conversational and goal-focused, listening first and using practical tools to help clients make changes.

What is her professional background?

She has 25 years of experience in the mental health field and has worked with a range of therapeutic approaches over that time.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with LCSW credentials in New York and Connecticut, and she practices from Connecticut.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted.

What session formats are offered?

Therapy is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

How are fees and payments handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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