Paula Martin , LPC

Paula Martin brings four decades of experience to counseling, combining formal training with long-standing work across multiple systems. She holds a Master’s degree in Human Services, is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania, and is a National Certified Counselor, a national certification for counseling professionals. Over her career she has provided therapeutic services in child welfare, criminal justice, educational settings, the corporate sector, and within Military Family Life programs for all branches, developing strong communication and engagement skills along the way.

Her approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Client-Centered Therapy into an eclectic, personable style that meets each individual where they are. She focuses on behavior change and personal development using practical strategies and compassionate guidance, and she is experienced addressing concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, addiction, grief, career questions, parenting issues, and compassion fatigue. Known for an energetic manner and a sense of humor, she is comfortable engaging clients who may initially be resistant to change.

Paula emphasizes personal responsibility as a foundation for lasting change, working collaboratively with clients to make incremental progress. She holds a guiding belief that "All things work together for an abundance of good" and invites those ready for growth to take steps forward alongside her.

Integrating Client-Centered and CBT in Online Care

Paula Martin uses Client-Centered Therapy to create an accepting, empathetic environment where clients lead the pace and focus of sessions. This approach helps people explore feelings, build self-awareness, and strengthen their sense of self-worth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) complements this work by identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and teaching practical skills for managing anxiety, stress, mood, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Paula collaborates with each person to tailor methods to their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress is made so that therapy feels relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy with Paula is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which supports flexible scheduling and easier access from different locations. These options make it possible to maintain continuity of care amid busy lives, travel, or relocation, while allowing clients to choose the format that fits their comfort level and daily routine.