- Client-centered approach
- Practical coping skills
- 20 years experience
About Martin
Martin Godek is a licensed mental health counselor with 20 years of experience. He offers a calm, nonjudgmental space for people feeling stressed, anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed by relationship and family concerns. He explains things plainly and helps people take small, practical steps forward.
Martin emphasizes listening first. He encourages people to describe what they are facing and then works with them to set clear goals. Conversations focus on what matters most to the person in the room, whether that is managing anger, navigating grief, or coping with trauma and abuse.
His approach draws on client-centered principles. That means sessions are guided by the person’s needs and pace rather than a preset script. He also uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, and trauma-focused methods when they fit the goals of treatment.
Over two decades of work, Martin has supported people dealing with addiction, career stress, parenting strain, intimacy issues, and mood disorders including bipolar concerns. He pays attention to attachment and abandonment themes, communication breakdowns, and feelings of emptiness or isolation.
Conversations with him are straightforward and practical. He helps people build coping skills, reduce overwhelming emotions, and reclaim more control in daily life. To begin, readers can follow the site’s start process to match and schedule an initial session.
How these approaches shape online therapy
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s lead. It helps people feel heard and decide what changes matter most. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical techniques to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) includes skills for managing strong emotions and improving communication in relationships.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels workable. Together they decide whether to emphasize client-centered reflection, skill-based CBT tools, DBT strategies, or trauma-focused techniques depending on the issue.
Confirm current session options before booking, as this profile does not list specific formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins during a workday break, or scheduling a session without travel time. It can also allow sessions that rely more on conversation, skill practice, and guided mindfulness exercises. Ask about the available session formats when you match and schedule to find what fits your routine.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Martin commonly address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, anger, addictions, grief, intimacy and parenting concerns, and related areas such as self esteem and career stress.
What is his general therapy style?
Sessions start with listening and creating an open, nonjudgmental space. He uses client-centered principles and brings in practical skills when helpful.
What kind of background does he bring?
He has 20 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and interpersonal concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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