Aisha Marie Martin, LICSW, LCSW-C, MSW

About

Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Washington, DC. Works with Child, Anxiety and Depression. Sees clients in person and online. Works out of network for insurance. Accepting new clients.

Areas of expertise

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Coping Skills
• Divorce
• Family Conflict
• Grief
• Peer Relationships
• Relationship Issues
• School Issues
• Self Esteem
• Stress Management

Types of therapy

• Clinical Supervision and Licensed SupervisorsNot a therapy for clients: this therapist supervises other clinicians, for example those working toward their license.
• Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)A structured, practical therapy that looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions affect each other, and teaches skills for changing unhelpful thinking and habits.
• Dialectical Behavior (DBT)A skills-based therapy grown out of CBT. Teaches ways to manage intense emotions, get through crises, stay present and handle relationships.
• Family / MaritalTherapy with couples or families together, focused on communication, conflict and the patterns between people.
• Person-CenteredA warm, non-directive approach: the therapist listens with empathy and without judgment, and trusts the person to find their own direction.
• Play TherapyUses play, toys and games to help children express feelings and work through problems in a way that suits their age.
• SandplayThe person builds scenes in a tray of sand with small figures, as a way to express what is hard to put into words. Used with children and adults.
• Strength-BasedFocuses on the strengths, skills and resources a person already has, and builds on them to meet challenges.

More details

Sessions

Both in-person and online

Accepting new clients

Yes

Specialties

Child, Anxiety, Depression, Coping Skills, Divorce, Dual Diagnosis, Emotional Disturbance, Family Conflict, Grief, Impulse Control Disorders, Marital and Premarital, Mood Disorders, Oppositional Defiance (ODD), Peer Relationships, Personality Disorders, Relationship Issues, School Issues, Self Esteem, Stress

Insurance

Out of Network

Fees

Individual sessions $185, couple sessions $195

Payment methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Ages

Toddler, Children (6 to 10), Preteen, Teen, Adults, Elders (65+)

Works with

Individuals, Couples, Family

Ethnicity

Black and African American

Languages

English

Gender

Female

Education

Rutgers University

Years in practice

25

Education & qualifications