Martha "Marty" Mauppin, LCMHC

Martha "Marty" Mauppin is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with 16 years of experience. She trained at the University of Maryland and has worked in a range of settings, from schools and office clinics to in-home care and community outreach. Marty focuses on helping people who struggle with anxiety, depression, relationship stress, grief, trauma, and life transitions.

She offers a straightforward, compassionate style in sessions. Marty listens first, then helps people set small, practical goals. She uses clear techniques to tackle problems like panic, low self-esteem, overwhelming anger, and difficulties with intimacy or commitment.

Marty draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and change behavior. She also uses client-centered methods to keep the conversation focused on each person’s needs and Motivational Interviewing to support readiness for change. Narrative and solution-focused approaches help people reframe stories and build steps toward better days.

Her background includes work with people facing bipolar disorder, substance issues, and complex life stressors. She has experience addressing family of origin problems, communication breakdowns, abandonment and attachment concerns, infidelity, and coping after disasters or separation.

Marty provides sessions in English and practices from North Carolina. Therapy is offered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, a person selects Start Therapy, completes a short matching questionnaire, and schedules sessions according to therapist availability.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions

Marty commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. In practice this looks like identifying specific thought patterns, testing them against real situations, and trying new behaviors to reduce anxiety or improve mood.

She also relies on client-centered therapy, which means sessions focus on the person’s experience and goals. The therapist listens carefully, reflects what she hears, and helps clients shape their own next steps. Motivational Interviewing is used when someone feels stuck about making a change; it supports small, self-directed goals and builds commitment over time.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. Marty will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then try methods that fit those needs. She revisits the plan and adjusts techniques so the work stays practical and useful.

Online formats - video calls, phone, live chat, or text messaging - make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video gives a fuller conversational experience, phone works when bandwidth is limited, live chat and messaging are helpful for short check-ins or when typing out thoughts feels easier. These options offer flexibility for scheduling, follow-ups, and steady progress without needing to travel to an office.