Martha Rodriguez → Therapist at Best Therapists

New Jersey, LCSW #44SCD5862000; New York, LCSW #092063; Florida, LCSW #16086

Martha Rodriguez

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Female

Black, Hispanic

Virtual Only

Specialties

Anxiety, Trauma, Couples counseling

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Education

Masters of Social Work | Yeshiva University, 2007

About

Martha Rodriguez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience in both Private & Public Sectors. Upon concluding her degree Mrs. Rodriguez served the MICA population and created a program for the treatment of Cannabis Addiction Disorder. She has served as Florida’s School Social Work and Mental Health Consultant via the Student Support Services Project in the Florida Department of Education’s Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services. Before coming to the Project, Martha served as a Field Instruction Supervisor for Rutgers, Kean, and Seton Hall Universities, a Child Study Team Supervisor, and as the Service Recovery Manager for the Broward County School District. Martha earned a Master’s degree in Social Work, from Yeshiva University. She is a published writer and has extensive experience in treating mental health conditions.

Message to clients

Do you struggle with positive self-image, lack coping mechanisms, are in unhealthy relationships, or possibly grappling with the ability to adapt to a new situation or making an important life decision? Are you struggling with anxiety, ocd, or trauma? I understand the impact any of these conditions, or any mental illness can have in our lives. Including our thoughts, feelings, behavior, and physical health. As well as how it can affect our ability to function in daily life. Allow me to create opportunities for you to learn strategies to cope with these difficulties. Please allow me to work with you and help you understand your feelings, and what makes them feel positive, anxious, or depressed.

Race and ethnicity

Black, Hispanic

Cultural and experiential knowledge

Black culture, Hispanic culture

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Spiritual knowledge

Christianity

Location

Specialties

Anxiety, Trauma, Couples counseling

Additional areas of focus

Addiction, ADHD, Adolescent, Aging, Autism spectrum, Multicultural experience, Blended families, Body image, Cancer, Career coaching, Children, Chronic conditions, Dating, Depression, Divorce counseling, Family counseling, Fertility treatment, First generation immigrant experience, First responders, Gambling, Grief, Infidelity, Infertility, Intercultural relationships, Learning disabilities, Life transitions, Medical trauma, Midlife stress, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Parenting, Pregnancy loss, Premarital counseling, Sexual assault, Sports performance, Stress, Substance dependency, Social anxiety, Self esteem, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Physical disabilities, Phobias, Racial identity, Sex therapy, Socioeconomic issues, Spirituality, Adoption, Mindfulness, Screen dependence, Disordered eating

Therapeutic style

Solutions-oriented, Affirming, Empowering, Conversational, Challenging

Modalities

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Art therapy, Biofeedback, Faith-based counseling, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, EMDR, Family systems, Exposure Response Prevention, Gottman method, Mindfulness based, Play therapy, Trauma-focused, Strengths-based therapy, Somatic therapy, Music therapy, Dance therapy

Cost

$225

/Individual Session

$225

/Couples Session

$225

/Family Session

Sliding scale

Offers sliding scale spots

Insurance accepted

Works with your out of network benefits to get you reimbursed for therapy

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Laurel E. Thompson, Ph.D.

Ms. Rodriguez has strong communication skills, and great ability to solve problems, as is demonstrated in her easy collaboration with other healthcare professionals. I have witnessed her commitment to advocate for her clients, and the amazing ease with which she quickly engages them in the therapeutic relationship. Ms. Rodriguez has great skills to quickly establish therapeutic rapport and she works diligently to build a strong relationship with her clients; this significantly contributes to their feeling of safety and professional respect.

Elder Patricia Osterhoudt, CARC

Martha Rodriguez is a pleasure to work and collaborate with. She is knowledgeable and experienced in her field. I believe Martha's compassion and empathy combined with her skill and passion for her work makes for a well rounded qualified candidate for this position.

Roger Edouard, MSW

I wholeheartedly recommend Martha Rodriguez, an exceptional clinician, to join your team at Best Therapy. I had the pleasure of working alongside Martha as a school social worker, and I can confidently attest that she is the most skilled and knowledgeable clinician I have ever had the privilege of collaborating with.

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