- Guilt and shame
- ACT and CBT methods
- Grief and loss support
About Christopher
Christopher Martin is an LPCC and an LMHC licensed in Ohio and Indiana with 14 years of professional experience. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Science in Counseling and Psychology from Troy University. He works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem issues, and also lists guilt and shame among his focus areas.
Martin describes a practical counseling style that blends person-centered care with cognitive and acceptance-based methods. Sessions tend to emphasize accepting past experiences while also looking at choices that can change daily life. He frames progress as steady improvements rather than perfection.
He often links mental health to physical well-being and uses that connection when helping people manage symptoms. That can mean simple, everyday changes alongside talking through difficult memories or feelings. Techniques drawn from ACT, CBT, DBT, and mindfulness may appear in sessions when they fit the concern.
Martin has worked across a range of settings and with many different concerns over his career. He also notes experience addressing caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, fatherhood issues, forgiveness, impulsivity, loneliness, life purpose, men’s issues, veteran and armed forces concerns, mood disorders, self-love, and workplace stress.
His approach focuses on collaborative planning. He works with each person to set goals and pick strategies that match their situation. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online options button.
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on identifying what matters to a person and taking committed steps in that direction despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It can help when guilt or shame keeps someone stuck and they want to live differently around their values.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical techniques to change patterns that increase distress. It is often used for anxiety, low mood, and problems with self-blame.
Mindfulness-based ideas are used alongside these methods to build awareness of present-moment experience and to reduce getting swept up by painful memories or internal criticism.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process helps decide whether ACT, CBT, mindfulness, or some combination will be most useful.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example a shorter check-in can be scheduled during a break, or video-free options may reduce bandwidth needs. These practical benefits help therapy integrate with everyday routines without assuming any particular format.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Ohio, Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem. Guilt and shame are listed among his additional focus areas.
How would he approach feelings of shame or guilt?
He uses a blend of person-centered, acceptance, and cognitive strategies to help people acknowledge past actions and make practical changes. Sessions focus on concrete steps and building resilience rather than perfection.
What is his professional background?
He holds a BS and an MS in Counseling and Psychology from Troy University and brings 14 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns.
What credentials and location apply to his practice?
He is an LPCC and an LMHC licensed in Ohio and Indiana and practices out of Indiana.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are used?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current online and in-person options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.