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Dr. Rita Martin

Dr. Rita Martin, LPC

Therapist in Louisiana

Collaborative goal-focused counselor

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  • Practical goal setting
  • Evidence-informed approaches
  • Focus on self-awareness

About Rita

Dr. Rita Martin brings a decade of counseling experience to her work with people facing depression and related concerns. She draws on practical methods to help clients notice patterns, set clear goals, and make steady changes. Her style is collaborative and straightforward, with an emphasis on building trust and understanding together.

She guides clients toward greater self-awareness and self-acceptance. Sessions focus on identifying self-sabotaging habits and replacing them with healthier choices. Rita uses goal-focused steps so progress is tangible and visible between sessions.

Her training includes graduate study in counseling and a doctorate in behavioral health. She combines that background with several therapeutic approaches to match each person’s needs. The result is a blend of strategies rather than a single fixed method.

In practice she encourages a team approach. The client’s experience and priorities shape what happens in the room. Therapy can include skills practice, reflective conversation, and short exercises to try between meetings.

People who work with her often want clear direction and practical tools. She helps with stress, anxiety, sleep problems, trauma and abuse, substance concerns, relationship strain, grief, parenting challenges, ADHD related issues, anger, compassion fatigue, and self-esteem struggles. If you want a therapist who focuses on steady, goal-oriented work, she may be a fit.

This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.

Approaches you might use together online

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new, practical behaviors. It is often used for depression, anxiety, sleep troubles, and patterns that keep people stuck.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on identifying and naming strong feelings and understanding how they shape relationships and behavior. It can help when emotions feel overwhelming or when relationships are strained.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, and together they will choose methods that fit the problem and the individual's style. That decision is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses.

If you are considering online work, confirm the session options before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow quick check-ins when needed. Some formats also let people use phone-only meetings or shorter sessions when a full hour is hard to schedule. Ask about current format options when you start the matching process so sessions match your routine and goals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She helps people with depression, anxiety, stress, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, grief, addictions, relationship and family stress, parenting challenges, self-esteem, anger, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and practical. She works with clients to set goals, notice patterns, and try small changes between sessions.

What is her background in counseling?

She has ten years of clinical experience and completed graduate study in counseling plus a doctorate in behavioral health.

Which credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She holds the LPC credential and practices from Louisiana.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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