Martha Sorenson

Martha Sorenson is a licensed clinical social worker with 12 years of experience helping people facing addiction, trauma, and major life changes. She works with people coping with anger, low self-esteem, and the loneliness that can follow big transitions. Her approach aims to help clients feel heard and less alone as they take steps forward.

Martha creates a calm, non-judgmental space for people to talk through painful memories and current stresses. Sessions focus on naming difficult feelings, spotting unhelpful patterns, and trying practical ways to cope. She pays attention to family of origin issues, attachment patterns, and how past hurts shape present relationships.

People who come for help with codependency, communication problems, or recovery from domestic violence and substance use can expect a steady, problem-solving focus. Martha supports exploration of guilt, shame, and the emotional fallout of divorce or separation. She also addresses immigration-related stress and seasonal affective disorder concerns when they come up.

The work is collaborative and paced to each person’s needs. Martha helps clients identify strengths and small, doable changes they can make between sessions. Progress is measured by clearer choices, calmer reactions, and improved daily routines rather than quick fixes.

Sessions are conducted from her Minnesota practice and are grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques. People should confirm current session format options before booking, since formats are arranged with the therapist at scheduling.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online work

Many evidence-based techniques focus on changing unhelpful patterns and building stronger coping skills. One common approach helps people process traumatic memories by breaking them into smaller pieces and reducing overwhelming reactions. This can support recovery from past abuse, post-traumatic stress, and persistent shame.

Another useful approach emphasizes skills training for managing emotions and responses. It teaches concrete practices for handling anger, cravings, or intense sadness, and it helps with communication problems and codependency by building clearer boundaries and practical interaction strategies.

Finding which approach fits best is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean trying different techniques and adjusting the plan as progress is made.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm session format options before booking since formats are arranged with the therapist. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins during breaks. Some formats may also use less bandwidth or be better for brief, focused check-ins, so ask about what is currently offered when you schedule.