Dr. Rita Martin, LPC

Dr. Rita Martin is a licensed professional counselor with ten years of clinical experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and addiction concerns. Her approach emphasizes teamwork: she partners with clients to define problems, set goals, and take steady steps toward change.

Dr. Martin encourages self-awareness and self-acceptance as the first steps toward lasting change. She focuses on spotting patterns that lead to self-sabotage and replacing them with workable habits. Conversations in sessions aim to be direct and practical rather than abstract.

Her training spans counseling and behavioral health, and she draws on that background when shaping treatment plans. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with approaches that attend to emotions, motivation, and mindfulness. That mix helps tailor care to what each person needs.

Sessions cover common life stresses such as parenting strain, relationship tension, grief, sleep problems, anger, and compassion fatigue. Dr. Martin also supports people managing attention challenges and substance-related concerns. She keeps goals grounded and measurable so progress is clearer.

When starting work together she and the client map out realistic steps and check progress along the way. Communication includes short written session recaps so clients can review what was discussed and note next steps. The focus is on steady, achievable change that fits each person’s life.

How these approaches work online

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replacing them with practical alternatives. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress by teaching specific skills and homework exercises.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people better understand and name their emotions, and then use that awareness to change how they respond in relationships and stressful moments. It can be useful when emotions feel overwhelming or interfere with daily life.

Hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation and focused attention to help people shift habits, manage pain, or reduce cravings. Sessions involve calm, step-by-step techniques that aim to make changes feel more accessible.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. Plans are adjusted over time based on progress and what feels most helpful.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets therapists teach skills face to face and review homework. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is low or when being off camera helps someone focus. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief check-ins, step-by-step coaching, or when a written recap is helpful. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and try different ways of working until the best fit is found.