Earle Martin, LPCC

Earle Martin is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) practicing in Ohio. He brings 17 years of experience across different care settings. He speaks English and aims to help people who feel overwhelmed or stuck. He focuses on common problems like stress, anxiety, depression, and addiction. He also helps with grief, sleep and eating issues, anger, low self-esteem, and challenges around intimacy and relationships. People dealing with major life changes, caregiver strain, chronic illness, or career concerns can find practical support. Earle uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside client-centered methods and mindfulness to help people change unhelpful thoughts and habits. He also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and existential ideas when they fit the situation. Sessions tend to be straightforward and goal-oriented, with tools people can try between meetings. He has worked in inpatient, outpatient, and partial hospitalization settings. That background means he is familiar with different levels of care and with complex situations. He also has experience across the lifespan, from childhood through later life. Outside of work he enjoys the outdoors, fitness, fishing, camping, and learning about other cultures and history. Those interests inform a practical, down-to-earth approach in sessions. If life feels like it has thrown a curve ball, he helps people learn manageable steps to regain balance and move forward.

Practical approaches for online care

CBT focuses on spotting and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. In simple terms it helps people break cycles of worry, low mood, and avoidance by testing ideas and trying new behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and problems with sleep or substance use. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental conversation. The therapist listens closely and reflects what matters to the client so goals become clearer and motivation grows. This approach supports people who need space to talk through identity, values, or life direction. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches specific skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships. It includes practical strategies like distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness that can help with anger, impulsive behavior, and relationship strain. Choosing an approach is a team effort. The therapist will work with the client to pick or combine methods that match their goals and preferences, and will adjust plans as progress is made. Online sessions offer real flexibility. Video calls let people have a face-to-face conversation from wherever they are. Phone sessions can fit a short break at work or be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging provide quick check-ins, brief coaching, or support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent alongside a busy life.