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Marta Taveras

Marta Taveras

LCSW

Therapist · New York · 7+ years of experience

Compassionate LCSW helping people find workable change

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  • CBT and motivational interviewing
  • English and Spanish
  • Focus on practical goals

About Marta

Marta Taveras is an LCSW practicing in New York with seven years of clinical experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and challenges around motivation. Marta aims to make the first step toward change feel manageable and supported.

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.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderADHD

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMulticultural concernsSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational Interviewing

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.
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