Mirta Martinez-Kekenak, LCSW

Licensed in New York · 20 years in practice

Mirta Martinez-Kekenak brings more than 20 years of clinical experience to her work as a licensed clinical social worker.

License and registration

LCSW, New York: 098833 · expires October 2027
NPI: 1033373501 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 20
Languages: English

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About Mirta

Mirta Martinez-Kekenak brings more than 20 years of clinical experience to her work as a licensed clinical social worker. She practices in New York and helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, stress, or painful past experiences. Her manner is practical and compassionate, aimed at making therapy understandable and useful for daily life.

Mirta focuses on relationship and communication concerns. She helps people untangle attachment wounds and the guilt or shame that can follow trauma.

Background and approach

Sessions often center on small changes that improve how someone relates to themselves and others. Her approach is rooted in evidence-based therapeutic techniques delivered in a straightforward way. Mirta usually works with clear goals, checking in on progress and adjusting tools as needed.

She emphasizes building self-love and stronger coping skills rather than quick fixes. Clients can expect conversations that balance listening and practical strategies. Mirta helps people find a sense of purpose and healthier habits that fit their everyday routines.

The work is collaborative and paced to each person’s readiness. Mirta also offers flexible online options for sessions, including video calls, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging. She speaks English and practices in New York as an LCSW, drawing on two decades of experience to support steady, realistic change.

Focus areas and approaches

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Online support

Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care

Mirta uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide her work in simple, practical terms. One common approach she applies focuses on building awareness of how past attachment patterns shape current relationships, helping people spot repeating dynamics and practice new ways of relating. Another technique she uses targets symptoms of anxiety and depression by teaching coping skills and behavior changes that reduce distress and increase daily functioning.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Mirta discusses options with each person and adapts plans based on their needs, goals, and preferences. The aim is to find what helps most, then adjust over time as progress is made.

Online therapy with Mirta is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit busy schedules. Video lets people read facial cues and have deeper conversations, while phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging can be useful for quick reflections, ongoing support between sessions, or when writing helps someone organize thoughts. These options make it easier to access care from different places and at different times, while keeping the focus on steady, practical work toward goals.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Mirta help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem problems. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, communication problems, guilt and shame, life purpose, and self-love.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is practical and compassionate, mixing attentive listening with concrete coping strategies. Sessions aim for clear goals and small, achievable changes.

How much experience does she have?

Mirta has two decades of clinical experience working with adults on emotional and relational concerns. That background guides her use of evidence-based techniques.

Where is she licensed and located?

She practices in New York and holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Mirta offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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