Martine Saul, LPC

Martine Saul is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Pennsylvania who uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a core part of her approach. She draws on nine years of clinical experience to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions. Martine emphasizes straightforward, practical strategies and clear goals in sessions.

She earned a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Chatham University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Point Park University. Martine also completed a certificate in Gerontology from the University of Pittsburgh in 2020, which informs her work with older adults and people with medical complexity.

Much of her early training took place in hospice and palliative care settings, and she continues to provide bereavement and grief counseling for people navigating loss. She also co-facilitates a bereavement support group and brings that group experience into individual work when it fits the person’s needs.

Martine has worked in adult day programs and as a service coordinator, so she often connects people to local resources and practical supports alongside therapy. That hands-on background shapes how she plans activities, coping strategies, and routines for clients dealing with cognitive changes or chronic illness.

Her toolkit includes client-centered methods, EMDR, and motivational interviewing in addition to CBT. Sessions focus on short-term skills, steady progress, and helping people regain a sense of control during difficult life changes.

Online approaches informed by CBT and trauma work

Martine uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors; this approach is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. She also incorporates Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, which focuses on reducing distress tied to traumatic memories and can be part of healing after abuse or loss.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels manageable, then adjust methods as progress unfolds. Clients often try a mix of techniques to see what fits best for their concerns.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer flexibility. Video calls let people work face-to-face when visual cues matter, phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier during busy days, and messaging or live chat supports brief check-ins or ongoing reflection between visits. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or medical schedules while keeping the focus on steady, practical progress.