Dr. Rita Martin

(DBH, LPC, NCC)

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. My psycho-educational presentations provide information to improve life skills with discussion and mutual support within the group. I focus on providing evidenced-based brief interventions using trauma-informed care and psycho-educational groups to patients with chronic illnesses, mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and all addictions by empowering clients to heal from within themselves. 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.

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Parenting issues
  • Self esteem
  • Depression
Also experienced in:
Addictions , Relationship issues , Family conflicts , Anger management , Compassion fatigue , ADHD

Clinical approaches:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 8

Services Offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

LPC #5115 (Expires: 2022-06-30)

LPC #83930 (Expires: 2021-08-31)

Reviews

Written by L.A. on May 18, 2020 after counseling with Rita for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes

I feel grateful to have been able to talk with Dr. Martin! She was there when I needed someone while I was going through a very sad time. She gives her honest advice and talks with kindness and compassion. I hope to work more with her in the coming weeks to help me understand myself more and become a stronger and better version of myself.

Written by E.R. on May 15, 2020 after counseling with Rita for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd

I have really enjoyed Dr. Martin and her expertise in inner child work and PTSD. Dr. Martin is very easy to talk to and offers tools and resources at the right time. She has been supportive, has challenged me and allowed me to grow deeper in understanding myself without feeling alone or overwhelmed by my emotions. I recommend Dr. Martin.

Written by E.R. on May 08, 2020 after counseling with Rita for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and

Dr. Martin has been such a blessing to me the past 3 weeks! I’m so grateful I was matched with her and she is helping me tremendously!

Written by J.E. on Apr 29, 2020 after counseling with Rita for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd

Dr. Martin was very kind and understanding. She made sure to follow up on me even when I did not respond. She was very supportive, understanding and helpful.