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Martin Coleman
Experience
14 years
Based in
Texas
Sessions
Online
Languages
English

Therapist · Texas

Martin Coleman

LPC

Compassionate counselor for relationship and identity concerns

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License and NPI on record

LPC
Texas · 69210
NPI
1386218246

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  • Warm collaborative care
  • Practical next steps
  • Mindful coping skills

About Martin

Martin Coleman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who helps people facing relationship strain, anxiety, parenting challenges, and questions about identity. He works with concerns such as self-esteem, career stress, intimacy issues, and coping with life changes. Martin brings a calm, approachable manner to sessions and focuses on building a trusting connection to guide conversations forward.

He has practiced counseling since 2007, bringing 14 years of experience to his work. His background includes supporting people with depression, trauma, and emotional abuse, as well as addressing substance concerns and separation or divorce. Martin also works with those navigating attachment and abandonment wounds, codependency, blended family dynamics, and challenges around kink and alternative sexual culture.

Martin uses a mix of approaches to suit each person's needs. He leans on client-centered methods to keep the person's goals central. Mindfulness strategies are used to help manage stress and anxiety in the moment.

Narrative and solution-focused techniques help people reframe stories about themselves and find practical next steps. Sessions are conversational and tailored, with an emphasis on respect and sensitivity.

People who choose Martin can expect direct, compassionate conversation and a plan shaped around their situation. He asks questions, listens closely, and works collaboratively to set realistic goals and steps. To start, he guides people through a short intake and then schedules meetings that fit their availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesCoping with life changes

Also works with

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesNarcissismPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual dysfunctionSexualityWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's experience and priorities. A therapist using this approach listens without judgment and helps the client steer conversations toward what matters most. This works well for people who want a collaborative space to clarify goals.

Mindfulness therapy teaches simple awareness skills to manage stress and anxiety. It uses short exercises to bring attention to the present moment and reduce reactivity, which can help during periods of high emotion or overwhelm.

Narrative therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves and others. By gently re-authoring those stories, people can find new perspectives and practical choices when facing relationship or identity concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to determine which methods suit their needs and preferences. That collaborative decision can change over time as goals evolve and new challenges appear.

If you plan to use online sessions, confirm the available session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people join from different locations, including internationally. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches to remote conversations to keep progress moving forward.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Martin commonly address?

He works with relationship stress, anxiety, self-esteem, parenting questions, and issues tied to identity and intimacy. Additional focuses include attachment and abandonment, codependency, substance concerns, blended family challenges, and forgiveness.

What is his basic therapy style?

His style is warm and interactive with an emphasis on respect and sensitivity. Sessions center the client and combine conversational listening with practical steps.

How long has he been practicing counseling?

He has been working as a counselor since 2007, bringing 14 years of professional experience to his sessions.

What credentials and location information are provided?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Texas. His practice is based in Texas.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English. He also accepts international clients for remote work.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking to know how meetings will be conducted.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist factors, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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