About me

Hi, my name is Martha McKenzie and I am a License Clinical Social Worker. After many years of marriage, working and having a baby, I went through a divorce. I decided that I needed to finish my education, something that I had always wanted to achieve. I received both my BSW and MSW at Florida State University in 1994 and 1995, respectively. I have worked with clients with many concerns including, depression, anxiety, stress, OCD, ADHD, trauma, emotional abuse, domestic violence, parenting problems, and teenagers and adults with alcohol and drug use.

I have always enjoyed working with teenagers with ADHD, in particular. Through the years, I have attended workshops that have taught me about ADHD and how this disorder will affect children into their teens and adulthood.
I learned to use Mindfulness Breathing for myself and teach it to all my clients so that they too may begin to benefit from their practicing and using this tool.
Teenagers need to be taught direction, self-esteem, confidence and most importantly, shown support. To a teenager, having ADHD, can be very debilitating. If you know that your teenager has ADHD, I will help them to learn about this disorder, or as the well-known Dr. Hallowell likes to say, learn about the "trait" they have. They will learn not only how to live with ADHD, but how to thrive with ADHD. I will help your teenager to ROAR!

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Compassion fatigue
  • ADHD
Also experienced in:
Addictions , LGBT , Family conflicts , Trauma and abuse , Grief , Eating disorders , Parenting issues , Anger management , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , Coaching , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy

Years of Experience: 25

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Languages

English

Spanish

Licensing

GA LCSW CSW004237

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Martha McKenzie. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on Feb 24, 2025 after therapy with Martha for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, sleeping disorders, and self esteem

I’m satisfied with Martha’s professionalism and the ways that she addressed my concerns. She is practical but at the same time shows empathy on the challenges and situations. I highly recommend her services!

Written on Jan 12, 2025 after therapy with Martha for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and bipolar disorder

Martha is amazing. She listens and helps me see how I can change my way of thinking about myself and understanding I can't change the past, but I can have a say in my future.

Written on Sep 06, 2024 after therapy with Martha for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd

Martha is a great therapist who cares for the well-being of his patients and wants them to do better and get better in every way possible.

Written on Mar 28, 2024 after therapy with Martha for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, and compassion fatigue

Martha is an excellent therapist. She understands what’s going on in my life and it’s very compassionate and professional. I would highly recommend her to anyone.

Written on Dec 22, 2023 after therapy with Martha for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, and anger management

Martha is great!!

Written on Oct 28, 2023 after therapy with Martha for 1 month

Martha has been perfect for my scheduling needs. She listens intently and genuinely wants to help. She shows concern for my well being and has been exactly what I need.

Written on Oct 19, 2023 after therapy with Martha for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem

She is very caring and easy to talk too!

Written on Sep 18, 2023 after therapy with Martha for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse

She is very helpful, compassionate and kind.

Written on Aug 23, 2023 after therapy with Martha for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, and adhd

She listens to me and gives great advice on how to cope with what I'm going through.

Written on Feb 08, 2023 after therapy with Martha for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd

It has been helpful to have someone want to coach me in a new way. I have always had therapists who make me dive into my whole past. So far we are exploring at my pace and that’s very enjoyable.

Written on Dec 21, 2022 after therapy with Martha for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and career difficulties

She’s pretty good. She understands what I’m saying and also give advice.

Written on Oct 11, 2022 after therapy with Martha for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

You are very wonderful and seriously a HUGE help. Your patience and positivity is an inspiration.

Written on Jun 22, 2022 after therapy with Martha for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Martha is a delight to work with. She is flexible and willing to work on whatever I need to but also always has a plan for our meeting. I’d highly recommend Martha to anyone looking for assistance

Written on Apr 21, 2022 after therapy with Martha for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes

She’s a great person and a very good listener, gives the best advices

Written on Apr 21, 2022 after therapy with Martha for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

I answered backwards to the first question about her timely replies. She is awesome and always responds in time. Her replies are always encouraging and helpful. I love her communication style.

Written on Mar 14, 2022 after therapy with Martha for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, and self esteem

I look forward to our talks every week!

Written on Feb 15, 2022 after therapy with Martha for 2 months

Martha is a wonderful listener and gives excellent feedback. She has proven to be a trusted resource to my teen-daughter, who prioritizes her appointments with Martha. She (Martha) also has given my daughter tools to be successful in her therapy. She is a wonderful lady with a heart for helping.

Written on Jan 01, 2022 after therapy with Martha for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, and self esteem

Martha is the best therapist I ever had. I used to always quit therapy after a couple of weeks with someone but I am sticking with her because she is really good. She has so much empathy. She is able to help me understand myself. I am healing.

Written on Apr 19, 2021 after therapy with Martha for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd

Martha is a wonderful counselor.

Written on Apr 15, 2021 after therapy with Martha for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, and adhd

I have only just started working with Martha and already she gets me. She understands and validates my feelings. She doesn’t just agree with everything but just validating how I am feeling is huge. She reaches out and checks on me which is refreshing as well. I am looking forward to working with her more.

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