About Marcus
Marcus Martin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Wisconsin with nine years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, relationship strain, anger, addiction, trauma, grief, low self-esteem, and ADHD. He speaks English and offers a calm, practical presence in sessions.
Marcus believes each person knows their life best. He works from that starting point and listens first. Sessions aim to build on strengths and practical skills rather than label problems or rely on jargon.
Background and approach
In sessions he uses straightforward techniques to change unhelpful patterns and manage strong emotions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, for example, helps people notice thoughts and try new behaviors. Solution-Focused ideas keep work goal-oriented and short-term when that fits the need.
Motivational Interviewing is used when someone feels stuck or unsure about change. That approach helps clarify what matters to a person and find their own reasons to move forward. Marcus tailors these methods to match a client’s pace and priorities.
Parents or caregivers reading this will find clear, direct guidance rather than vague theories. Marcus often helps people with family conflict, communication problems, life transitions, and the stress of caregiving. He welcomes questions about how therapy might fit into a busy schedule.
Practical therapy approaches for online care
Marcus blends Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in online sessions. Client-Centered Therapy means the therapist listens closely and follows what the person says matters most, helping people feel heard and understood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thoughts and actions that keep problems going and teaches concrete skills to change them, which can help with anxiety, stress, and low mood.He also uses Motivational Interviewing when change feels uncertain. That approach helps people clarify their own goals and find personal reasons to change rather than being pushed to do so. Deciding which approaches to use is a collaborative process based on each person’s goals and preferences.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for in-depth conversations and learning new skills. Phone sessions can work well when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in fits a busy day. Live chat and text messaging are handy for brief updates, goal tracking, or ongoing support between sessions. These options make scheduling easier and help therapy fit into everyday life.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
Also listed
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Anger management
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Coping with life changes
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- Grief
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Trauma and abuse
- Young adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 9 years
- Licensed
- Wisconsin
- Languages
- English
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