Marta Taveras

Marta Taveras is an LCSW with seven years of clinical experience based in New York. She focuses on everyday struggles such as stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Marta speaks English and Spanish and aims to make reaching out feel manageable for people who are unsure where to begin.

She creates a calm space where clients can say what they are feeling and thinking without judgment. Conversations tend to be straightforward and goal-focused, with attention to what feels most urgent to the person in the room. Marta emphasizes practical steps you can try between sessions to build momentum.

Marta uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify unhelpful thinking patterns and to try different behaviors that can change how someone feels. She also draws on Motivational Interviewing to support people who want to find their own reasons to change or to overcome mixed feelings about important decisions.

Her background includes supporting people through family tensions, parenting challenges, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and substance concerns. She also works with matters such as sleep problems, anger, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and identity-related stress within LGBT communities.

If you are facing life transitions, caregiving strain, divorce or blended family issues, Marta can help you clarify priorities and plan next steps. To begin, clients use the site Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

How Marta's Approaches Translate to Online Care

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helps people notice and test unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors to change how they feel. It is often used for anxiety, low mood, sleep issues, and stress related to life changes.

Motivational Interviewing focuses on listening and asking questions that help someone find their own reasons to change. It can be useful when someone feels stuck or unsure about steps like adjusting habits, addressing substance concerns, or making relationship choices.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Marta works with each person to choose techniques that fit their goals, pace, and comfort level. She adapts plans as progress is made or priorities shift so the work stays relevant to everyday life.

The therapist's biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find remote sessions helpful for keeping continuity during transitions, juggling caregiving responsibilities, or managing workday breaks.