Marta Taveras
LCSW
Compassionate LCSW helping people find workable change
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- CBT and motivational interviewing
- English and Spanish
- Focus on practical goals
About Marta
She creates an environment where thoughts and feelings can be spoken about without judgment. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings. Marta listens for what matters most to each person and works with them to set small, doable goals.
Marta draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and to practice different responses. She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify what they want and find their own reasons to change. These methods are used in plain language and with concrete exercises.
Her practice covers a broad set of concerns related to relationships and family life, including communication problems, blended family issues, divorce and separation, and parenting stress. She also supports people dealing with anger, intimacy struggles, addiction concerns, and questions about life purpose.
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. People who are exploring change, seeking steadier moods, or wanting better ways to cope with everyday pressure may find her approach helpful. To begin, follow the site's process to match and schedule a first appointment.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
New York, North Carolina
Languages
English, Spanish
How Marta Uses Practical Approaches Online
CBT helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and practice different behaviors. Marta uses simple exercises to test new ways of thinking and to build routines that reduce anxiety and improve sleep.Motivational Interviewing focuses on what someone personally wants to change. Marta asks open questions, reflects back what she hears, and helps people find their own reasons to try new steps toward goals like quitting substances, improving relationships, or managing mood.
Finding the right approach is something to discover together. Marta treats therapy as a collaboration and will adjust techniques to fit a person's goals, pace, and preferences. She checks in about what helps and what doesn't so plans can change as needed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, save travel time, or have shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can use remote sessions to practice skills, review homework, and track progress in between in-person visits when that is part of the plan.
At a glance
- Listed location
- New York
- Experience
- 7+ years
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- License (New York)
- LCSW · No. 090499
- License (North Carolina)
- LCSW · No. C016787
- NPI
- 1154723104
As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Marta address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, anger, relationship and family issues, and related concerns such as addiction, parenting strain, and life purpose.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Marta keeps language direct and practical. She helps people set small goals, practices new skills in session, and suggests exercises to try between meetings.
What is her background and experience?
She is a licensed clinical social worker with seven years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relationship concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds LCSW credentials in North Carolina and New York and is based in New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an appointment according to therapist availability.
Before you start
- Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
- Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
- If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.