Martina Jensen, LICSW

Martina Jensen is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and an Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS). As an LICSW she holds an advanced social work license that qualifies her to provide independent clinical therapy, and as an ASDCS she has specialized training in supporting autistic adults. Martina combines professional training with lived experience as a neurodivergent clinician and a wheelchair user, bringing practical insight into accessibility, sensory needs, and the daily realities of navigating the world with different needs.

She focuses on supporting neurodivergent adults, including people with ADHD and autism, who want therapy tailored to the way their brains work. Many of the people she sees arrive feeling burned out, misunderstood, or exhausted from masking social expectations. Others are navigating anxiety, depression, relationship stress, or questions about identity and how to present authentically in their lives. Martina uses evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and trauma-informed care, and adapts these approaches with flexibility to match each person’s needs.

Her work emphasizes understanding behavioral patterns, identifying strengths, and building practical strategies that honor how a person’s mind and body operate. Martina practices in Minnesota, provides services in English, and brings three years of clinical experience to her practice.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Martina uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help people identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical skills for managing anxiety, stress, and mood changes. CBT focuses on changing patterns of thinking and behavior to produce measurable improvements in day-to-day functioning.

She also incorporates acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), which emphasizes values-based action and learning to live with difficult internal experiences rather than trying to eliminate them. ACT can be useful for people working on acceptance, motivation, and building a meaningful life in the face of ongoing challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Martina works together with each person to tailor techniques to their goals, neurotype, and sensory or accessibility needs, adjusting pace and methods as therapy progresses.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit therapy into daily life. These modalities offer flexibility for scheduling, allow sessions from home or other convenient locations, and support continuity of care for people balancing work, caregiving, or mobility needs. Licensed professionals can adapt evidence-based techniques effectively across these formats to meet individual preferences and practical needs.