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Martina R. P. Ricards, MSW, LMSW
Service Development Director
Degree: Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work
Mental Health License: Licensed Masters Level Social Worker
University: University of Michigan
Age Groups Served: Adolescents through Older Adults
Therapy Types: Individual, Family, and Group Therapy
Treatment Types:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Behavioral Activation Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicide
Health at Every Size
Intuitive Eating
Mindfulness Based Treatment
Motivational Interviewing
Relapse Prevention for Addictive Behaviors
Schema Focused Therapy
Trauma Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Trauma Informed Yoga Teacher
Professional Information:
Prior to her work with Partners in Change, Martina served as a trauma intensive caseworker for the State of Oregon Child Welfare. Additionally, Martina provided therapeutic interventions within inpatient and outpatient settings, as well as correctional facilities. Martina has a special interest working with those experiencing the effects of disordered eating, identity challenges, substance use, trauma, anxiety, and depression. As a clinical social worker, Martina provides an empowerment-based perspective, believing we flourish when we acknowledge our inner power and depth of possibility. Martina combines clinical knowledge with the ancient practice of yoga, creating a holistic healing process through improving one’s connectedness to their internal experience.
Personal Information:
Outside of work, Martina enjoys motorcycling, traveling, camping, and refining her yoga practice.