Nancy Marts

Nancy Marts began working in the helping professions in 1976 when she joined a program for juvenile first-time offenders and youth labeled “ungovernable.” From that starting point she has supported children and families across a wide range of situations, building a long career in social work and therapy.

Over the course of 45 years she has worked as a medical social worker supporting home health and hospice services, served in hospital settings focused on trauma, surgery, and orthopedics, and practiced in inpatient, intensive outpatient, and general outpatient psychiatric settings. These varied roles have shaped her into a generalist practitioner with extensive training and practical experience.

Nancy particularly enjoys working with people who are navigating life transitions. When plans change suddenly, it can leave someone feeling confused, stuck, anxious, sad, or unsure how to move forward. Some transitions allow a straightforward return to previous routines, while others call for deeper adaptation and a redefinition of self. For example, becoming physically or medically disabled can bring profound losses in identity, sense of usefulness, and belonging, prompting the question “WHY.”

She does not promise ready-made answers, but she offers a collaborative process to explore each person’s journey and to develop skills that improve coping. Nancy is a licensed clinical social worker in North Carolina and brings decades of hands-on experience to help clients take life one step at a time.