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Christopher Martin, LPCC, LMHC
Indiana
Licensed counselor - stress and relationships
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Skills for emotion regulation
About Christopher
Christopher Martin is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in Ohio and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Indiana with 14 years of experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem concerns. He offers practical, structured help rooted in clear therapeutic methods.
Martin trained in counseling and psychology and uses approaches that include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness. In sessions he focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and habits, and then testing new ways of responding to them. He frames change as building resilient routines rather than chasing perfection.
His background includes work across a variety of clinical settings and populations, and he brings that experience into straightforward sessions. He emphasizes the connection between physical health and mental health and factors that into treatment planning. Conversation and practical exercises are common tools in his sessions.
Sessions aim to balance acceptance of past experience with active steps forward. He collaborates with each person to set clear goals and develop small, achievable practices for daily life. That can include skill-building for managing emotion, improving communication, or coping with loss.
People who want a direct, skills-focused approach that uses CBT and related methods to change thinking and behavior may find his style appropriate. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
How his approaches translate to online work
Christopher Martin uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify patterns of thinking that keep stress and anxiety active and then practice concrete alternatives. CBT focuses on small experiments and skill practice that translate well to remote sessions, like thought records and behavioral activation exercises.He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which teaches noticing hard thoughts and choosing actions that match personal values. ACT is useful for grief, relationship distress, and situations where acceptance and action need to be balanced. Client-Centered Therapy informs his way of listening and shaping sessions around what the person reports is most important that week.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to choose which methods to try based on goals and preferences, and adjust the plan as progress is made. That collaboration means sessions can shift between skill practice, values work, and focused problem-solving.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people use mindfulness and behavioral exercises in their everyday environment without travel.
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Ohio, Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem concerns, along with related areas like workplace stress and isolation.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
His style is practical and structured, using CBT and related methods to notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses through exercises and discussion.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 14 years of professional experience in counseling and related clinical roles.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He holds LPCC and LMHC credentials and practices in Indiana; he is licensed in Ohio as an LPCC and in Indiana as an LMHC.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he take international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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