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.
I do not keep separate progress notes or personal information about Betterhelp clients. I do write a 'RECAP' of the session in the message board on each client's portal so that all sessions are documented and those documents are available to the client at login to their Betterhelp account. Clients have the ability to access, save, and keep a record of all information.
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
TX LPC 83930
OR LPC C6691
LA LPC 5115
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Rita Martin. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Dr. Martin is a safe space. She is kind while she hold you accountable --and provide you with manageable actionable steps. She is knowledgable and listens without judgement. She provides you with helpful activities and worksheets and provides feedback --she cares.
Written on Oct 28, 2025 after therapy with Rita for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and coaching
Fantastic therapist and wonderful person! The best therapist I have ever had!
Written on Sep 23, 2025 after therapy with Rita for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, anger management, and adhd
Appreciate all her wisdom!
Written on Jun 17, 2025 after therapy with Rita for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Even after just one session, I can already tell how incredible my therapist is. She’s so knowledgeable, kind, patient, and easy to talk to. I felt understood and supported right away, and the insights she shared truly resonated with me. The work she’s given me feels like exactly what I need on my healing journey. I’m really looking forward to continuing this process with her and feel so grateful to have been matched with someone so thoughtful and experienced.
Written on Jun 03, 2025 after therapy with Rita for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
Dr. Martin is very helpful with determining the cause of deep rooted issues. She is very knowledgeable and actively listens to provide proper insight. She is goal orientated and provides helpful tools to assist with the healing process. I enjoy our sessions as she is very easy to talk with!
Written on May 30, 2025 after therapy with Rita for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, and intimacy-related issues
Dr. Martin is a fantastic therapist! She truly listens to you and offers multiple avenues to help you achieve your goal.
Written on May 12, 2025 after therapy with Rita for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, and adhd