Paula Martin, LPC

Paula Martin is a seasoned Licensed Professional Counselor with four decades of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, addiction, career questions, and other life transitions. She earned a Master’s in Human Services, an advanced degree focused on supporting individuals and communities, and holds national certification as a counselor in addition to state licensure. Her LPC credential indicates formal training and authorization to provide counseling services in her licensed states.

Her clinical work blends practical behavior-focused strategies with a warm, person-centered stance. She combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy’s emphasis on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with Client-Centered Therapy’s focus on respect, empathy, and collaboration. That combination allows her to tailor treatment to each person’s needs while supporting practical skill building and emotional growth.

Over the course of her career Paula has worked across diverse systems, including child welfare, criminal justice, education, the corporate sector, and Military Family Life programs across all branches. Those roles have strengthened her communication and engagement skills and shaped an eclectic, personable approach to treatment. Known for an energetic presence and a sense of humor, she often connects with clients who have been reluctant to engage in therapy.

Paula’s practice emphasizes gradual, lasting change through empowerment and behavioral shifts. She invites clients to work together step by step, guided by the belief that “all things work together for an abundance of good.”