Christopher Martin, LPCC, LMHC

Christopher Martin is a licensed counselor practicing in Indiana. He holds a Master of Science in Counseling and Psychology and brings 14 years of clinical experience to his work. He helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, grief, relationship concerns, trauma and low self-esteem.

Christopher uses straightforward conversation and goal-focused tools to help people make changes that matter day to day. He blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT - with acceptance-oriented ideas and person-centered listening. Sessions focus on practical steps, coping skills, and clearer thinking rather than abstract theory.

He emphasizes the link between physical habits and mood, so clients often discuss routines like sleep, activity, and self-care alongside thoughts and feelings. He also addresses communication problems, workplace stress, and issues related to parenting and separation. The work aims to reduce unhelpful patterns and build resilience over time.

Christopher frames progress as steady effort rather than perfection. He collaborates with each person to set achievable goals and tailors plans to fit daily life. That can mean brief exercises between sessions, new ways to respond to difficult moments, or learning specific skills to manage intense emotions.

People who choose him can expect a respectful, nonjudgmental space and practical strategies they can try right away. He invites those ready to begin a change process to take the next step and complete a short matching questionnaire to start scheduling sessions.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Christopher often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT focuses on concrete steps and experiments clients can do between sessions to change how they feel and act. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT - complements that by helping people notice difficult thoughts and commit to values-based actions even when emotions are intense.

He also brings a client-centered stance to online work, offering attentive listening and tailoring conversations to each person's needs. Deciding which approach to use is collaborative - the therapist and client review goals, try methods, and adapt the plan as they learn what helps most.

Online sessions offer flexible ways to meet. Video calls let people use body language and share materials. Phone sessions work well when video is not possible or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging support shorter check-ins, skill practice, and ongoing coaching between scheduled sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain momentum, and keep working toward goals from different settings.