- Years in practice
- 10
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Louisiana, Texas, Oregon
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Parenting issues
About Rita
Dr. Rita Martin guides people through change by working as a team with each client. She uses a collaborative style that helps clients name current problems, set practical goals, and take steady steps toward them.
Dr. Martin holds a Doctor of Behavioral Health and brings ten years of counseling experience to her work. She focuses on building self-awareness and self-acceptance so people can reduce self-sabotaging behaviors.
Sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented, with attention to everyday challenges like stress, sleep problems, and low self-esteem.
Background and approach
She also supports people dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, and addiction concerns. Her approach mixes strategies that help people change harmful thoughts and habits with techniques that deepen emotional understanding. That includes methods drawn from cognitive behavioral work and emotionally-focused work, as well as mindfulness and hypnotherapy tools.
Motivational interviewing helps clients find internal reasons to stick with change. Dr. Martin practices as an LPC, licensed in Louisiana, Texas, and Oregon.
She works with adults who want practical steps and clear plans rather than long, unfocused sessions. Her style is patient, direct, and respectful of each person’s pace. Many parents find her approach useful when caring for children creates ongoing stress or when parenting strains personal wellbeing.
She helps parents sort priorities, manage anger, and rebuild routines that support better sleep and calmer days. People come away with specific skills they can try between sessions and a plan for gradual progress. Progress is tracked in simple session summaries so clients can review what was covered and what to practice next.
What Rita works with
Everything Rita lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Rita helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
Approaches Rita lists
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approach and online care that fit day-to-day life
Dr. Martin commonly uses cognitive behavioral methods to help people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and replace them with more realistic thoughts and actions. CBT is practical and works well for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and behavior change.She also draws on emotionally-focused ideas to help people understand strong feelings and how those emotions shape reactions and relationships. That approach helps when grief, trauma, or recurring conflicts make daily life harder.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then try methods that match those needs. Decisions about techniques are collaborative and can change as progress is made.
Online options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation when a deeper exchange is helpful. Phone meetings require less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat and messaging let people check in between appointments or use brief exchanges when typing feels easier. These formats make it simpler to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, and other obligations.
Questions people ask about Rita
What concerns does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction issues, sleep problems, anger, compassion fatigue, ADHD, trauma and parenting-related stress.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses a collaborative, practical style that focuses on self-awareness and clear goals. Sessions combine calm exploration with concrete steps to try between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She holds a Doctor of Behavioral Health and has ten years of counseling experience working with adults on behavioral and emotional concerns.
Where is she based and what credentials does she hold?
She is based in Louisiana and holds the LPC credential. She also holds LPC licenses in Texas and Oregon.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only and she does not take international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How is cost handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, filling out a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
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