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Martine Saul, LPC
Pennsylvania
Licensed Professional Counselor - grief and anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Grief and bereavement
- Geriatric concerns
About Martine
Martine Saul is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with nine years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief and loss, depression, addictions, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem issues. Martine also works with clients facing bipolar disorder and major life transitions. Sessions are conducted in English.
Martine uses practical, evidence-informed methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new responses. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside client-centered talk therapy and EMDR for trauma work when appropriate. Motivational Interviewing is part of her approach for addressing change and substance-related concerns.
Her background includes a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Chatham University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Point Park University. Martine completed a certificate in Gerontology from the University of Pittsburgh in 2020 and has field placement experience in hospice and palliative care settings. That work led to focused experience with bereavement, end-of-life counseling, and hospice patients and their loved ones.
She has worked directly with older adults in adult day programs, planning activities for participants including those in early stages of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Martine previously served as a service coordinator and continues to share community and local resources with clients as part of care planning.
In addition to private practice, she co-facilitates a bereavement support group and engages in community advocacy. Her practice emphasizes straightforward strategies, collaborative planning, and practical steps people can try between sessions.
How her approaches translate to online work
CBT is a structured approach that helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Online sessions using CBT often focus on homework, tracking thoughts, and practicing new skills between meetings to address anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client's perspective and choices. In an online format this usually means the therapist listens, reflects, and helps the client set their own goals, with sessions paced to match what the client needs most.
EMDR is a method used to process traumatic memories. When appropriate, EMDR in therapy involves guided attention and bilateral stimulation alongside careful preparatory work to manage strong emotional reactions. Not every client will use EMDR; it is considered when trauma processing fits the client’s goals.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. Martine will help figure out which methods match a client's goals, needs, and preferences and will adjust techniques as work proceeds.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking since the biography does not list them specifically. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around school, work, caregiving, or medical appointments. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and make talking about difficult topics possible without travel.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she focus on most often?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief and loss, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship concerns, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
Martine uses CBT to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of responding. CBT is applied alongside talk therapy to address symptoms and everyday habits.
What is her professional background?
She holds a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, and has nine years of counseling experience including hospice placements and gerontology work.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees structured?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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