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Chantel Martin

Chantel Martin

LISW-CP

South Carolina

Hopeful guidance for motivation and confidence

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At a glance

Credentials
LISW-CP
License
LISW-CP, South Carolina / 15515
Experience
4 years
Languages
English
Location
South Carolina

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    • Motivation focused
    • Strengths based
    • Practical steps

    About Chantel

    Chantel Martin is a licensed social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship strain, grief, and trauma. She focuses on practical steps that build motivation and confidence. Chantel encourages clients to notice their strengths and take small, doable steps toward change.

    She believes the person in therapy is the expert on their own life. Sessions focus on listening and reflecting back what matters most to the client. Chantel uses empathetic, goal-focused conversation to help people find reasons to change and keep moving forward.

    Chantel draws on Motivational Interviewing to explore what matters to each person and to strengthen motivation for change. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a collaborative space, Mindfulness Therapy to build present-moment awareness, and Solution-Focused Therapy to identify practical next steps. These approaches are chosen to match what the client wants to accomplish.

    Her work aims to make hard moments feel more manageable. That can mean practicing simple mindfulness techniques, breaking a goal into smaller steps, or talking through ways to rebuild confidence after loss or hurt. Chantel keeps language plain and actions clear so progress is easy to see.

    Chantel holds the credential LISW-CP, which indicates licensure as an independent social worker in South Carolina. She has four years of professional experience. People who contact her typically start by sharing what they want to change and then set short-term goals to guide sessions.

  2. How Chantel’s approaches shape online sessions

    Chantel uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify what they want to change and to build practical reasons to take the next step. This approach focuses on exploring motivation, identifying personal values, and reducing barriers to action. Client-Centered Therapy is used to create a listening, nonjudgmental atmosphere where the client's perspectives guide the work. That helps people feel heard while they try out new ways of coping.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work. Chantel collaborates with each person to decide which strategies fit best for their goals, needs, and preferences. She tries different techniques and checks in often to adjust the plan as progress is made.

    If you plan to pursue online care, confirm available session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by saving travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and offering flexibility around work or school schedules. They also let people practice skills in everyday settings and follow up on real-life challenges between sessions. Licensed professionals can help adapt techniques like mindfulness exercises and solution-focused planning to an online setting so you can move toward your goals.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietySelf esteemDepression

    Also works with

    Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefAnger managementCoping with life changes

    Additional focus areas

    AbandonmentAttachment issuesFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesSelf-loveWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    4+ years

    Listed in

    South Carolina

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Chantel help with?

    She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship strain, family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment, forgiveness, guilt and shame, life purpose, veteran issues, self-love, women's issues, and young adult concerns.

    How would you describe her therapeutic style?

    Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She listens, reflects, and helps clients identify small, practical steps that fit their goals.

    What is her professional background?

    Chantel has four years of professional experience working with people on motivation, confidence, and mood-related concerns. She emphasizes strength-based work and goal setting.

    What credential does she hold and where is she located?

    She holds the credential LISW-CP as a licensed independent social worker in South Carolina.

    Which languages are supported for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can international clients work with her?

    International clients are not currently accepted.

    How does payment and cost work?

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

    What are the first steps to begin therapy?

    Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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