Martin LevensonLICSW, LCSW

Martin Levenson is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. He works with people on the autism spectrum and with transgender, agender, and non-binary individuals. He brings a calm, straightforward approach that centers the person's own goals and strengths.

Martin has nine years of experience in clinical settings in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. He listens for what matters most to each person and focuses on practical steps that can be used between sessions. Conversations are aimed at reducing overwhelm and building confidence in everyday life.

Martin emphasizes collaboration. He sees the person as the expert on their own story and helps them identify strengths to draw on. Sessions often include problem-solving, learning new ways to manage emotions, and trying small experiments to test what works.

He is comfortable addressing topics such as addiction, relationship strain, parenting concerns, grief, and mood disorders including bipolar disorder. He also supports people dealing with postpartum depression, panic attacks, social anxiety, and self-harm thoughts in the course of therapy conversations.

People who want clear, practical guidance and a respectful listening style may find his way of working helpful. To begin, clients follow a simple matching and scheduling process to find a good time to meet with him.

How therapeutic methods translate to online care

Martin uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and clear goals. One common approach helps people learn concrete strategies for managing anxiety and panic, such as breathing techniques, stepwise exposure to feared situations, and short behavioral experiments to test new responses. Another approach centers on building strengths and improving self-esteem through guided goal-setting and exercises that reinforce positive routines and coping habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Martin collaborates with each person to decide which techniques fit their needs and pace. He begins by listening to the person's story, then suggests options and adjusts the plan as progress is made.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when a quick reset is needed, and remove the need to travel to an office. Licensed professionals can use remote sessions to deliver the same practical strategies they would in person, while adapting exercises to the online format.