Dr. Kenneth (Ken) Martz, PA Psychologist PS017266

Dr. Kenneth (Ken) Martz helps people tackle common concerns like stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, addictions, and low self-esteem. He also supports people facing career strain, parenting challenges, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and struggles with life purpose.

Ken approaches sessions in a direct, practical way. He draws on cognitive behavioral techniques alongside acceptance-based and mindfulness practices. Sessions often include short exercises, breathwork, and concrete tools to try between meetings.

He brings 25 years of experience in clinical work and leadership roles. That background informs coaching for career and executive concerns as well as therapy for personal problems. He aims to make guidance feel actionable and straightforward.

Typical work focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts, building coping skills, and setting small goals for change. For people dealing with addiction or process behaviors, he combines behavioral strategies with attention to values and motivation.

Ken earned a doctorate in clinical psychology and holds the credential PA Psychologist PS017266. He practices in Pennsylvania and sees people in English. His style is practical, solution-minded, and paced to each person's needs.

Practical approaches for online therapy

Ken often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT focuses on clear steps and homework to reduce anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is another common approach he uses; ACT helps people notice painful thoughts and choose actions that match their values, which can help with substance use, shame, and life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to match methods to their goals, preferences, and daily life. That means trying techniques, adjusting pace, and combining strategies like mindfulness or solution-focused steps when those fit best.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and guided exercises. Phone sessions can be easier when a quieter space or lower bandwidth is needed. Live chat and text messaging work well for short check-ins, coaching prompts, or between-session support that fits into a busy schedule.