Christopher Martin

Christopher Martin is an LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) and an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) licensed in Ohio and Indiana with 14 years of experience. He works with people managing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem concerns. He also focuses on life purpose and related challenges such as workplace issues and isolation.

Martin earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Science in Counseling and Psychology from Troy University. He has experience across different client ages and settings, and has spent much of his career addressing trauma-focused concerns alongside everyday stressors.

His approach blends several practical methods. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and mindfulness practices. In sessions he works to balance acceptance of difficult feelings with steps that change daily habits and choices.

In conversation he prioritizes clear, direct planning. He helps people recognize unhelpful patterns, try small behavior changes, and practice skills that reduce distress. He also attends to how physical routines and emotional life affect each other.

People who are unsure what comes next often seek him out. Martin focuses on concrete skills, clearer decision-making, and steadying routines rather than quick fixes. To begin he asks clients to describe what feels stuck and what they want to be different.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them and then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low motivation, and questions about life purpose. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing different behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve problem solving. It is often used for stress, anxiety, and mood concerns. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase focus, which supports coping with grief, trauma reactions, and daily stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through what feels most useful based on a person’s goals and preferences. Decisions about methods and goals are made collaboratively and can be adjusted as progress is tracked.

The original profile did not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when time is tight, and remove travel time from a schedule. Licensed professionals often use video for face-to-face conversation, or phone for quick updates; ask which formats are currently offered when you schedule.