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Perry Martin

Perry Martin, LMFT

Therapist in Texas · 4+ years of experience

Calm, practical support for stress and anxiety

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  • LMFT in Texas
  • Focus on relationships
  • Skills for daily life

About Perry

Perry Martin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Texas. He focuses on helping people who are dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, grief, trauma, and life changes. Perry aims to create a straightforward, compassionate space where clients can talk through what matters most to them.

Perry draws on a mix of practical approaches to help people manage strong emotions and everyday challenges. He often uses strategies that help with thought patterns, acceptance of difficult feelings, and building stronger emotional connections. Sessions tend to focus on skills people can use between meetings as well as understanding what drives their reactions.

Many clients work with him on relationship concerns, communication problems, intimacy-related issues, and family-of-origin wounds. He also supports people facing career stress, caregiver strain, body image worries, and the emotional aftermath of separation or loss. Perry pays attention to each person's background and life story when planning next steps.

With four years of clinical experience, Perry blends structured tools and person-centered conversation. That combination helps people practice new ways of responding to stress and anxiety while also feeling heard. He describes therapy as a team effort where clients set goals and try small changes between sessions.

Perry offers care in English and does not see international clients. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on his availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English

How Perry adapts ACT, CBT, and client-centered work for online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. Perry uses ACT techniques to help clients take meaningful action toward values even when anxiety or stress is present. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches specific skills to shift unhelpful patterns. He uses CBT tools to reduce worry and manage mood by changing routines and testing anxious predictions. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship and clear listening so clients can find their own solutions and build confidence.

Perry approaches the choice of methods collaboratively. He will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they try an approach, check how it is going, and adjust the plan as needed to fit real life and changing needs.

Session formats are not listed in his biography, so confirm the exact options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow quicker check-ins when needed. For many people, video or phone work lets them use skills between sessions in everyday settings and practice new responses where stress actually happens. Perry helps clients shape a plan that fits their schedule and goals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?

Perry works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship and family concerns, and related issues such as anger, self-esteem, and career strain.

How would you describe his therapy style?

He combines practical skill-building with person-centered conversation, using methods that target thinking patterns, emotional regulation, and relationship dynamics.

What is his clinical background?

He has four years of clinical experience working with individuals on a range of emotional and relational challenges.

Where is he licensed and located?

He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in Texas and practices there.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are arranged through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with Perry?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to his availability.

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