Dr. Rita Martin, LPC
Compassionate guidance for practical change
Details
| Name | Dr. Rita Martin |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC |
| Based in | Louisiana |
| Licensed in | Louisiana, Texas, Oregon |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 10 |
About Rita
Dr. Rita Martin is a Licensed Professional Counselor with ten years of clinical experience. She guides people through stress, anxiety, grief, and life changes with a steady, practical approach.
Her work centers on helping clients notice patterns, build self-awareness, and change behaviors that get in the way of goals. She believes therapy is a team effort. Early sessions focus on understanding the current problem and setting clear, realistic goals.
Later meetings look at small, doable steps toward those goals and check what is working or needs adjusting.
Background and approach
Dr. Martin blends storytelling-based methods with skills-focused work. She uses Narrative Therapy to help people rethink difficult stories about themselves.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. Mindfulness techniques are also used to reduce reactivity and improve focus. Her style is straightforward and supportive.
She encourages self-acceptance and practical change rather than quick fixes. Sessions aim to be a place to try new ways of coping and problem solving. Dr.
Martin holds a Master of Arts in Student Personnel Services, Counseling and a Doctor of Behavioral Health. She is licensed as an LPC in Louisiana, Texas, and Oregon. She offers sessions in English through video, phone, chat, and messaging formats.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Parenting issues among the things Rita works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Rita among the ways she works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Rita among the ways she works.
- Hypnotherapy: Listed by Rita among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Rita among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Rita among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Rita among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Rita among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Rita directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Rita directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Narrative, CBT, and Mindfulness Work Online
Dr. Martin uses Narrative Therapy to help people rewrite painful stories they tell about themselves. Online sessions let clients reflect on life events and try new meanings through conversation and written messages. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes; that work fits well into video or phone sessions where homework and real-time problem solving are discussed. Mindfulness Therapy introduces simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve sleep and focus, and these techniques can be practiced during live sessions or reinforced through text reminders.Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Dr. Martin will listen to your goals and preferences and suggest methods that match your situation. She checks in as therapy progresses and adjusts the plan when something isn’t helping so the work stays relevant to your needs.
Online formats offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and screen-sharing for worksheets. Phone sessions work when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging provide short check-ins, written reflections, and ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while keeping the focus on consistent, useful work.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Dr. Martin address?
She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, parenting challenges, addiction, anger, sleep problems, compassion fatigue, trauma and ADHD.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is collaborative and practical. She focuses on self-awareness, setting clear goals, and trying small behavior changes to see measurable progress.
What background does she bring to sessions?
She holds a Doctor of Behavioral Health and a Master of Arts in Student Personnel Services, Counseling and has ten years of clinical experience.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is licensed as an LPC in Louisiana, Texas, and Oregon and lists Louisiana as her practice location.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are sessions billed or paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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