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Martinie Franks

Martinie Franks

LCSW

Missouri

Compassionate counselor who builds practical change

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Texas / 109549; LCSW, Missouri / 2007023912; LCSW, Arkansas / 10114-C
Experience
15 years
Languages
English
Location
Missouri

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    • Motivation-focused
    • Strengths-based
    • Skill oriented

    About Martinie

    Martinie Franks is a licensed clinical social worker with 15 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, and depression. She emphasizes each person’s strengths and works alongside clients to build motivation for change. She frames therapy as a cooperative effort where small steps lead to noticeable shifts.

    She uses Motivational Interviewing to help people resolve mixed feelings and find reasons to move forward. Client-Centered Therapy is part of her approach, so sessions focus on listening, empathy, and what matters most to the individual. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are available to identify unhelpful thoughts and try practical behavior changes.

    In sessions she addresses life transitions and the practical parts of coping with change. She also helps people untangle communication problems, control issues, and feelings of guilt or shame. Work on forgiveness and isolation is handled with clear, step-by-step conversation rather than abstract theory.

    Mindfulness tools and elements from Dialectical Behavior Therapy may be used to teach emotion regulation and stress management skills. Sessions aim to leave people with simple practices they can use between meetings. The focus is on concrete skills that support daily life.

    Franks holds LCSW credentials in Texas and Arkansas and practices in Missouri. She views the therapeutic relationship as a partnership and emphasizes real, doable actions that fit a person’s life.

  2. How these approaches translate to online therapy

    Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify what matters to them and find internal reasons to change. Online conversations can use this style to build motivation, set goals, and plan small steps that feel doable.

    Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s perspective and priorities. In an online setting the therapist listens closely and follows the client’s lead, focusing on empathy and understanding to help people talk through what they care about most.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) provides practical tools to spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Through online sessions clients can learn short exercises and homework they can try between meetings to see what helps in everyday life.

    Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That decision is revisited as progress unfolds so the plan can change if something isn’t working.

    Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people appreciate online therapy because it can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins during busy weeks. Sessions also support written or spoken work between meetings, which helps carry skills into daily routines.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

    Additional focus areas

    Communication problemsControl issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeSocial anxiety and phobia

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    15+ years

    Listed in

    Texas, Missouri, Arkansas

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Martinie address in therapy?

    She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship concerns, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, loneliness, life purpose, and social anxiety.

    What is her therapeutic style like?

    The approach is collaborative and practical. Sessions emphasize listening, motivational work, and concrete skills from CBT and mindfulness to support daily life.

    How long has she been practicing?

    She brings 15 years of professional experience to her work with clients and draws on that background when helping people make changes.

    What credentials and region apply to this therapist?

    She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - and practices in Missouri with license recognition in Texas and Arkansas noted.

    Which languages are supported for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

    International clients are not currently accepted.

    How does pricing work for sessions?

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

    How do I begin the process?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's 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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