About Marty

Marty Devins Horvath, LMSW

Major life changes led Marty on a journey to Avila University where she completed her Bachelors degree in Social Work.  Her path continued to the University of Kansas where she earned her Masters degree in Social Work and became a therapist in Johnson County in the Overland Park and Leawood, Kansas area. Marty has been involved in the health field for many years and has a passion for helping others.

Through painful life experiences and relationship difficulties Marty has overcome many challenges. Marty believes that with inner strength, hope and resiliency anything is possible. With the realization that life is not easy, she believes that happiness and serenity are within reach.

A quote by Winston Churchill is her motto, no matter how difficult life may seem, “Never Never Never Give Up.”

Marty is a Licensed Master of Social Work in the state of Kansas. Marty’s private practice has evolved through a variety of setting. Marty trained at a domestic violence shelter, and an adoption agency. She had extensive training and experience for 2 years at MOCSA, The Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault. Marty co-facilitated a support group for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Her work included the rape crisis line, hospital support for rape victims as well as therapy for children and teens that were sexually abused.

Working at a Psychiatric Hospital has given her vast experience working with groups and individuals with a variety of mental health therapy issues, including depression, anxiety, co-dependency, grief and loss, addiction, and trauma. The use of psychosocial assessment, expressive therapy, mindfulness and relaxation exercises are some of the therapy tools used.

Marty is comfortable working with men, women and teens from diverse backgrounds in the Overland Park / Leawood KC area providing counseling for individuals and couples.

With compassion, Marty offers counseling for adults and teens. Marty also offers pre-marriage and couples counseling as well as family and relationship counseling.  Psycho-educational Support groups for those going through a Divorce, Adult Survivors of Sexual abuse and Teen empowerment are offered. Marty is a member of the National Association of Social Workers, (NASW). Marty also just renewed her Mental Health First Aid Certificate this year from the National Council of Behavioral Health.

Marty Devins Horvath, LMSW has a Johnson County office location in the Overland Park and Leawood, Kansas area.