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Martin Landau-North

Therapist · California

Martin Landau-North

LMFT

California LMFT - Relationships and Life Purpose

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Experience
40 years
Based in
California
Sessions
Online
Languages
English
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Intimacy and sexuality
  • Coaching for direction

About Martin

Martin Landau-North is a California LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) with 40 years of professional experience. He works with people who are facing stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and those seeking coaching around work and life direction. Sessions are conducted in English and he accepts international clients.

He helps people talk through sexual concerns, psychosexual questions, and family conflicts. He also supports those dealing with abandonment, attachment concerns, and infidelity. Practical topics such as divorce and separation, addiction, and fertility stress are part of his work too.

Martin uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide conversations about patterns and next steps. In sessions he focuses on clear communication, identifying repeating dynamics, and setting manageable goals. He draws on decades of experience to keep the work straightforward and goal-oriented.

Clients often bring immediate problems like panic attacks, trouble with intimacy, or work stress. Martin helps people name the pattern and try new ways of responding. He also offers coaching-style work for professional concerns and life purpose questions.

People who start with him typically complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and fees vary by location. If someone wants to begin, they select the See online therapy options button and follow the steps to book a session.

License and NPI on record

LMFT
California · 43091

As listed on the therapist's profile. A license can be checked with the state board, and an NPI with the national NPI registry.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesCoaching

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityLife purposeMen's issuesNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Sex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobia

Experience

40+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

How his approaches translate to online sessions

Martin uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on communication and behavioral patterns. One approach emphasizes identifying and changing repeating interaction patterns to reduce conflict and improve closeness; it helps with relationship strain, infidelity concerns, and family problems. Another approach centers on brief coaching methods that set clear goals and steps, useful for career questions, life purpose exploration, and managing stress and panic symptoms.

Choosing the best approach is part of the collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to decide which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is revisited as the work progresses so methods can be adjusted if something isn’t helping.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. Licensed professionals can use online sessions to maintain regular momentum between meetings and to adapt pacing to what the client can manage.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related issues. He also addresses life purpose questions and coaching around work and roles.

How would you describe his approach in sessions?

He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a practical, conversation-focused style. The work emphasizes communication, spotting repeating patterns, and setting small goals.

How much experience does he have?

He has 40 years of professional work experience supporting people with a range of relationship and personal concerns.

What are his credentials and location?

He is a California LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) practicing from California.

Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. He does accept international clients.

What session formats are offered?

The biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies by location and the practice uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start working with him?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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