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I am both a Mental Health counselor and a Chemical Dependenccy Counselor licensed in Ohio with 35 years of experience. I am also a Certified Hypnotherapist. I specialized in helping people with intense anxiety issues who have sometimes chosen unhelpful coping skills.. I have worked with all kinds of people from all types of backgrounds, families and situations. I believe in starting where the person wants to start and listening to what they need. I have worked in jails, hospitals, treatment centers, shelters
and in colleges.
I was asked why I am still working as a counselor and I replied " I am amazed by us humans. I learn every day about courage and resiliency when I listen to the stories of the
people who are trusting me to join them on their journey. " I believe counseling does work when we work as a team. If this sounds like a good fit to you, let's get started.
Professional experience
37yrs in practice
Additional areas of focus:Relationship issues, Grief, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, Cancer, Chronic Pain Illness and Disability, Codependency, Divorce and Separation, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and Shame, HIV / AIDS, Isolation/Loneliness, Midlife Crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Mood Disorders, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Phobias, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Postpartum Depression, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Self-Love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Smoking/Vaping Cessation, Social Anxiety and Phobia, Women's Issues, Workplace Issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Martha Laska. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Martha is an excellent therapist. She can handle whatever I have to talk about. I leave feeling better knowing that I have another view on situations, which helps me better understand things. She’s very helpful, knowledgeable, and offers useful advice.
Written on Feb 03, 2023 after therapy with Martha for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
I enjoy my sessions with Marty. She listens to me and understands me. She is also very compassionate and caring and does not judge. I highly recommend Marty.
Written on Jan 31, 2023 after therapy with Martha for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties
I'm so glad I found Marty here on BetterHelp. She has a lot of experience as a clinician and always leads my sessions well, balancing out what I need - space held, emotions processed, advice, etc.
Written on Dec 20, 2022 after therapy with Martha for 3 months on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
I feel very comfortable talking with my therapist. She provides feedback which I greatly appreciate. It's wonderful to talk with someone that can. give an outside perspective.
Written on Dec 19, 2022 after therapy with Martha for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
She is really nice , good listener and has empathy I’m glad she’s my therapist
Written on Dec 07, 2022 after therapy with Martha for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, and trauma and abuse
Martha is an absolutely wonderful therapist and is absolutely helpful
Written on Nov 23, 2022 after therapy with Martha for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, anger management, and adhd
Always a pleasure to speak with. Martha is attentive and authoritative when needed.
Written on Nov 15, 2022 after therapy with Martha for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
I have a truly unique and incredibly difficult situation. As soon as I realized the events happening around me were real, I signed up for BetterHelp, knowing I would need help navigating. Marty was understanding, while also having the research and knowledge to help me wrap my brain around the complexities of what I was experiencing.
Written on Nov 13, 2022 after therapy with Martha for 3 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Martha has been great to work with
Written on Oct 18, 2022 after therapy with Martha for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coaching
Marty is great, she's very good at listening and giving that perspective or making a point that we haven't thought of ourselves because we're too close to it. Her advice has actively helped me improve my life and relationships with others. Marty is kind and open minded but will be real with you, too. I recommend her 100%
Written on Sep 07, 2022 after therapy with Martha for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, and self esteem
Marty is a fantastic therapist. I feel heard and I feel there is a connection. I trust her completely and I know she is there to help me.
Written on Aug 22, 2022 after therapy with Martha for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
She's great
Written on Aug 10, 2022 after therapy with Martha for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Martha is incredible, I feel so much more confident and am in a much better state than when we began. Martha is very patient, empathetic and professional. Thank you again!
Written on Aug 08, 2022 after therapy with Martha for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, and self esteem
One of the absolute best therapists I’ve had. Very easy to talk to, incredibly understanding and nice, and gives relatable and applicable advice. Highly recommend.
Written on Aug 03, 2022 after therapy with Martha for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Martha is the perfect therapist for recovering from abuse. She listens, she empathize, and she provides tools for recovery.
Written on Jul 25, 2022 after therapy with Martha for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
She has been the best therapist I have ever worked with and had given me real true steps to bettering myself and assisting with my self-confidence
Written on Jun 24, 2022 after therapy with Martha for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Marty has made a huge difference in my everyday life by giving me tons of strategies to work with as well as providing support in my transition and discussing issues in my day to day.
I can't recommend her enough. Just the right mix of spunk and seriousness.
Written on May 25, 2022 after therapy with Martha for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, adhd, and lgbt
Martha is absolutely amazing! The fact shes okay with text, phone, or video makes therapy so much easier for me to partake in. She gives great advice, is incredibly validating, and she easily kept up with my sporadic thoughts - without making me feel anything about my jumbled thoughts. Highly highly recommend!
Written on May 09, 2022 after therapy with Martha for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Martha has been a life saver and extremely caring. She checked in on my daughter regularly when she was struggling with Borderline Personality Disorder and severe depression while away at college. I cannot recommend her highly enough.
Written on May 09, 2022 after therapy with Martha for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, adhd, anger management, bipolar disorder, and lgbt
Martha was very responsive to my needs, especially after the 1st video session.
Written on Apr 04, 2022 after therapy with Martha for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and career difficulties
She’s been a really great help the last couple of weeks :) strongly recommend!!
Written on Apr 01, 2022 after therapy with Martha for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
She has been very wonderful to talk to so far.
Written on Mar 24, 2022 after therapy with Martha for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and compassion fatigue
Martha understands my concerns and has been very helpful in helping me see why I react as I do and how I can work to improve my reactions to conversations and events. She "gets" me better than any other therapist I have worked with.
Written on Mar 15, 2022 after therapy with Martha for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and family conflicts
I love Marty, her schedule is very full and I wish I could meet with her more than about every 20 days.
Written on Mar 10, 2022 after therapy with Martha for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Martha is incredibly patient and a wonderful listener. I am looking forward to our future sessions.
Written on Feb 24, 2022 after therapy with Martha for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, parenting issues, and lgbt
Shew is very attentive, gets the gist of my problem very quickly and goes beyond her call of duty to help.
I look forward to our continued relationship.
Written on Jan 10, 2022 after therapy with Martha for 2 weeks on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Martha is very responsive
Written on Dec 28, 2021 after therapy with Martha for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, and compassion fatigue
Martha has been extremely helpful in discussing my problems and concerns. She makes you feel heard and vaules listening to what you have to say above all else. I am very thankful for the time spent with her and would highly recommend!
Written on Nov 19, 2021 after therapy with Martha for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Martha is capable and professional. She has offered me extremely actionable strategies to confront life’s challenges, and she is especially skilled at creating a safe and comfortable environment
Written on Oct 01, 2021 after therapy with Martha for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and intimacy-related issues
Martha will tell you what you need to hear vs what you want to hear. When hearing it you may feel like she is going against your wishes, but you will realize she is truly supporting what is best for you. No matter how uncomfortable and painful the decisions that will have to be made are. I recommend Martha to anyone. Thank you for your support Martha.
Written on Sep 25, 2021 after therapy with Martha for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Marty is incredibly easy to talk to, and she's open in a way that makes me feel like she understands, and in some instances, can even relate. I love our conversations and don't feel like I'm just listening to myself speak! I recommend her highly.
Written on Sep 24, 2021 after therapy with Martha for 4 weeks on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Marty is very well grounded and does a good job of identifying areas to work on do therapy has a purpose. She listens well and is receptive to what you feel is helpful for you personally. She adds a genuine personal touch with her own experiences which humanizes the experience and makes therapy approachable especially for new comers. I would highly recommend her!
Written on Aug 28, 2021 after therapy with Martha for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I’ve been matched with Martha for a couple weeks now and am blown away by how caring, and informative Martha is. I’ve never done counseling before and am absolutely lucky I’ve matched with Martha ❤️
Written on Aug 09, 2021 after therapy with Martha for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and career difficulties
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