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Elena Martin, LPC

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Family conflicts Trauma, Abuse Depression
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

Hi! My name is Elena Martin.

As a licensed mental health therapist with many years of experience in inpatient and outpatient treatment programs, I see every person as unique and, so is their story.

I am passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families to experience healing and connection. In my opinion, everyone throughout a lifetime will experience some form of trauma, such as personal or relational conflicts, abuse, childhood trauma, crisis, neglect, etc. My essential belief is that when we have support and help, each individual has the power to create positive changes toward personal transformation to live a healthy and fulfilling life.

I was born and grew up in Ukraine and I take into consideration cultural, economic, and religious aspects that play a critical role in shaping self-identity. I have lived in Alaska since 1995. I speak English and Russian.

I am enthusiastic and caring about working with people. I value warmth, genuineness, non-judgmental, and a safe atmosphere where you can share your story and feel understood. By working together, we will process your current challenges, set clear goals, gain new insights into the nature of your problems while attaining personal growth along your journey.

My qualifications include Licensed Professional Counselor (State of Alaska), Chemical Dependency Counselor II (State of Alaska), and a Master Degree in Psychology (I graduated from the University of Phoenix in 2011).

Professional experience

17yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Addictions Family conflicts Trauma, Abuse Depression

Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Grief, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Antisocial personality, Body image, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Immigration issues, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Personality disorders, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Internal Family Systems

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

Languages

EnglishRussian

License information

AK LPC 133296

Reviews

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I've done a number of sessions with Elena (in Russian) and found that much better experience than I had talking to (numerous other) therapists in English. She was a good listener, with great empathy and a lot of suggestions directly related to situations/emotions described.

Written on Sep 22, 2024 after therapy with Elena for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem

I'm very grateful to be working with Elena. She is very knowledgeable, prepared, open, and compassionate.

Written on Aug 09, 2024 after therapy with Elena for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and self esteem

She is very kind and understanding.

Written on Aug 01, 2024 after therapy with Elena for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, and self esteem

She is amazing!!!

Written on May 21, 2024 after therapy with Elena for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues

Elena is insightful, understanding and balanced in her approach to rectifying a situation.

Written on Mar 27, 2024 after therapy with Elena for 7 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and trauma and abuse

I love my time with Elena, I rave about her and my therapy experience to everyone I know. It's been very positive and she has helped me through so much and continues to do so even outside of our sessions.

Written on Mar 12, 2024 after therapy with Elena for 2 years and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, relationship issues, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, and grief