Dr. Rita Martin, LPC
About me
I see counseling as a process in which you the client, and I, the counselor, having come to understand and trust one another, work as a team to explore and define present problem situations, develop future goals for an improved life and work in a systematic fashion toward realizing those goals.
I focus on clients self-awareness, self-acceptance, and empower them to change self-sabotaging behaviors.
I earned a Master of Arts degree in Student Personnel Services, Counseling from Northwestern State University of Louisiana in May 2011 and a Doctor of Behavioral Health from Arizona State University in December 2017. I am licensed as a Professional Counselor (#5115) with the Louisiana LPC Board of Examiners at 11410 Lake Sherwood Ave. North Suite A, Baton Rouge, LA 70816, (225) 295-8444. On May 12, 2020, I became licensed as a Professional Counselor (#83930) by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors in Austin, Texas. On March 25, 2022, I became licensed as a Professional Counselor (#C6691) by the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists (OBLPCT) in Salem, Oregon.
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Compassion fatigue, ADHD
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
License information
LA LPC 5115
TX LPC 83930
OR LPC C6691
Reviews
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Rita is very easy to talk to and makes me feel my concerns are valid. She offers perspective and advice that I can relate to and learn from. I have been exposed to lots of new skills that will help me for many months to come.
Written on Jan 16, 2025 after therapy with Rita for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
This has been a good start to therapy
Written on Jan 01, 2025 after therapy with Rita for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Dr. Martin is kind, professional, and willing to help with accountability. She can understand the issues while finding solutions that allow one's focus to move from the problem to the solutions.
Written on Dec 17, 2024 after therapy with Rita for 2 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse, and career difficulties
Dr Martin is very patient with me, very kind and gives the advice that I really need to hear
Written on Nov 15, 2024 after therapy with Rita for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and compassion fatigue
So happy with Dr Martin, she has helped me in many ways.
Written on Nov 11, 2024 after therapy with Rita for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
I've received exceptional help from Dr. Martin...aka Dr. Rita She understands my background and has provided the opportunity for me to grow and prosper.
Written on Oct 07, 2024 after therapy with Rita for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, and adhd