Kesha Martin LPC

It is often hard to acknowledge when you need help and support. Sharing your thoughts, feelings and problems can be difficult when you are feeling vulnerable. My role is to guide you through this challenging time by providing you with a sense of safety in a warm accepting atmosphere; to help you navigate your thoughts and feelings to process your experience. I believe establishing this safe space, free of judgement is the most important piece in building a strong therapeutic alliance.

Each person's journey and process is different. I tailor my treatment to the individual needs of my client. During our first session, we will explore your reasons for seeking help and I will work with you to establish goals for therapy.

I have an eclectic and holistic approach to therapy. I do not look at my clients through a clinical lens, with the assumption that something needs to be fixed. Rather, I will help you identify your strengths that are difficult to see when you are hurting. One of my favorite analogies to the therapeutic process is, a counselor is like a lighthouse. I am merely there to help you find your way back to the shore. I will help you see that you are in control and empower you to break free from whatever might be holding you back. I will be there to help you see that the rocky waters will not last forever. As your therapist I will work to help you identify alternative ways to cope, process your emotions, challenge unhealthy thinking patterns or behaviors and help establish meaningful goals to improve your life. Most importantly, I will guide you towards finding balance and a sense of peace.

• Texas, Licensed Professional Counselor, 70433

I completed my Bachelor of Arts degree in Interdisciplinary Studies in 2005, upon completion I became an educator for NISD in San Antonio. I went on to obtain my Master of Arts in Counseling and became a Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, in 2012.   Understanding the need to provide quality care to people in rural areas or with limited ability to travel, I began providing online therapy in 2016.  I completed training to become a Distance Credentialed Counselor in 2017 and became a Board Certified -TeleMental Health Provider (BC-TMH) in 2018.  My specializations, include but are not limited to: women's issues, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief/loss Trauma/PTSD, improving communication, career counseling & cross-cultural issues. I combine narrative therapy with ACT & CBT strategies with mindfulness training throughout treatment.  I provide services for adults and couples. Early in my career, I received in-depth, specialized counseling & advocacy training at Hays Caldwell County Women’s center. Here I counseled individuals who experienced physical, sexual and emotional abuse. I worked to encourage clients to express their feelings and discuss current and past events to help develop insight about themselves and their relationships. I also completed Advocacy training and provided clients with ways to identify types of abuse and ways to prevent future abuse. Additionally, I helped develop safety plans for victims of domestic violence and their families. I served as an on call member of the Hospital Emergency Advocate Response Team (HEART) and provided coverage for Helpline calls for individuals seeking services for counseling or shelter and conducted crisis intervention. I co-facilitated a women’s support group at the onsite Women’s Shelter and a Dialectical Behavior Therapy group for clients. Most importantly, I discovered my niche & love of empowering others to find peace & freedom from unhealthy relationships.     During my internship, I worked under the supervision of a doctor of psychology, Dr. Javier Villanueva and provided counseling for adults with disabilities; past history of abuse; grief and loss; anxiety and depression; general life struggles and/or transitions. Additionally, I conducted diagnostic assessments for people applying for disability through DARS.