Martrell Kelly John, LISW-CP, MD, LCSW-C

Martrell Kelly John is a licensed clinical social worker based in South Carolina who supports adults, adolescents, children, and families through difficult life transitions and emotional challenges. With seven years of professional experience in behavioral and mental health settings as well as hospice and bereavement work, she draws on a broad background helping people cope with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, self-esteem concerns, career stresses, and compassion fatigue.

She believes every person brings strengths and resilience to the healing process and approaches care with a holistic, person-centered style that adapts to individual needs. Martrell uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and practical skills to help clients adjust to change, process loss, and build coping strategies that improve daily functioning and sense of purpose. Her practice emphasizes learning concrete tools, increasing self-awareness, and aligning actions with personal values to support meaningful progress.

Martrell holds clinical social work licensure credentials - LISW-CP and LCSW-C - which indicate authorization to provide clinical social work services. She offers a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where clients and therapist work collaboratively toward emotional and mental wellness.

Evidence-based techniques and accessible online care

Martrell applies evidence-based approaches tailored to each person’s needs. She employs trauma-informed care to help clients process and heal from traumatic experiences by focusing on safety, stabilization, and rebuilding a sense of control - this approach is helpful for those coping with past abuse, assault, or overwhelming stress. She also provides grief-focused counseling that helps individuals navigate loss and bereavement, exploring meaning, adjustment, and ways to honor emotions while finding a path forward. In addition, Martrell works with practical, skills-based coping strategies to reduce anxiety, manage anger, and improve daily functioning through problem solving and emotional regulation.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Martrell collaborates with clients to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, adjusting methods as progress unfolds so therapy fits the individual.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - making it possible to receive consistent care around work, family, and life demands. These options increase accessibility and allow clients and licensed professionals to continue therapeutic progress from different settings while tailoring session formats to each person’s needs.