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Martin Levenson

Martin Levenson

LICSW, LCSW

Therapist · Massachusetts · 9+ years of experience

Calm, practical support for intense feelings

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  • Anger and stress
  • Evidence-based care
  • Supports LGBTQ clients

About Martin

Martin Levenson is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage anger, stress, anxiety, and related concerns. He holds an MA, is licensed in Massachusetts as a LICSW, and is also a New Hampshire LCSW. He has nine years of experience supporting people through depression, self-esteem struggles, addiction issues, and neurodiversity-related challenges.

Martin centers the person in front of him. He treats each client as the expert on their own life and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions focus on practical steps clients can take between meetings as well as on understanding what fuels strong emotions like anger.

His background includes work with transgender, agender, and non-binary people. He also supports people facing parenting stress, grief, relationship strain, and major life transitions. He has experience with mood disorders, ADHD, and the wider effects of trauma on daily life.

Martin uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person. He aims for clear goals and measurable progress, while keeping the conversation straightforward and compassionate. He helps people notice patterns, practice new responses, and handle setbacks without judgment.

People who choose him often want practical tools and steady support as they change habits and cope with intense feelings. To begin, readers should confirm current session options before booking and follow the usual steps to match with a therapist.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCaregiver issues and stressDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesIsolation / lonelinessMen's issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionSelf-harmSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Experience

9+ years

Credentials

Massachusetts, New Hampshire

Languages

English

How evidence-based approaches guide online care

Martin uses straightforward, evidence-based techniques to help people manage anger and related issues. One common technique focuses on skills training for managing strong emotions and behavior - it teaches concrete steps to notice triggers, slow down reactions, and try different responses when anger rises. This approach can help with panic, mood swings, and intense moments that hurt relationships.

Another frequently used approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them in everyday life. It helps people see how thoughts influence feelings and behavior, and then practice small experiments to change those patterns. This is useful for anxiety, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right method is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, needs, and comfort level, and will adjust the plan as progress is tracked together.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so people can use a break at work or care for responsibilities at home. Ask about current session options and which format would best fit daily life and treatment goals.

At a glance

Listed location
Massachusetts
Experience
9+ years
Credentials
LICSW, LCSW
Languages
English
License (Massachusetts)
LICSW · No. 122145
License (New Hampshire)
LCSW · No. 5080
NPI
1114425337

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 concerns does Martin address?

He helps with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, addiction, and related issues such as grief, intimacy concerns, and parenting stress.

How would you describe his therapy style?

Sessions are practical and straightforward, focusing on strengths, goal-setting, and tools people can use between meetings.

What is his professional background?

He has nine years of experience and has worked with people across mood disorders, neurodiversity, and trauma-related concerns.

Which credentials and region apply?

He holds an MA and is a LICSW in Massachusetts and an LCSW in New Hampshire.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not listed here; please confirm current session options with the provider before booking.

How are fees and billing handled?

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

How do I begin working with him?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule 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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