About Martin
Martin Levenson offers straightforward, respectful support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem. He is comfortable talking about gender identity and supports transgender, agender, and non-binary individuals. Martin is a licensed independent clinical social worker - LICSW - in Massachusetts and holds an LCSW license in New Hampshire.
He has nine years of experience in the field. Martin focuses on helping people identify what feels most urgent and practical in their day-to-day life.
Background and approach
Sessions tend to cover coping skills, problem solving, and ways to reduce constant worry. He uses clear language and avoids jargon so conversations stay useful and focused. His work also includes support for addiction concerns, mood disorders, panic, trauma and grief.
He can help people who are managing ADHD, autism spectrum concerns, or the stresses of parenting and caregiving. He pays attention to how identity and life circumstances affect mental health. Martin believes change begins with small, steady steps.
He helps people build on their existing strengths and make plans they can actually follow. Expect a calm, practical approach that balances short-term coping with longer term goals. Before starting, Martin and the person seeking help will talk about what matters most and set clear, realistic goals.
He aims to make therapy feel like a collaborative effort rather than a lecture.
How evidence-based techniques work online
Martin often uses evidence-based techniques that focus on practical skills and clear steps. One approach emphasizes teaching specific coping strategies for anxiety and panic, such as breathing, grounding, and short behavioral experiments to reduce worry. These tools help people manage immediate symptoms and regain a sense of control.Another commonly used approach focuses on mood regulation and structure. It involves tracking routines, sleep, and activity levels, then making small adjustments to lift mood and reduce depressive symptoms. This method is useful for mood disorders, bipolar spectrum concerns, and low energy states.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Martin collaborates with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and lifestyle. He checks in regularly and adapts methods based on what is helpful and what is not.
Online therapy here includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video lets people use visual cues and longer conversation time. Phone calls work well when internet speeds vary or a hands-free option is needed. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief check-ins, coping reminders, or when someone prefers typed communication. These formats add flexibility so therapy can fit into busy lives.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
Also works with
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Bipolar disorder
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family conflicts
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- LGBT
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Relationship issues
- Self-harm
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Young adult issues
- Experience
- 9 years
- Licensed
- Massachusetts, New Hampshire
- Languages
- English