Perry Martin, LMFT - Therapist in Texas

Emotionally-Focused Therapy
ACT and CBT
Work and caregiving stress

About Perry

Perry Martin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Texas with four years of clinical experience. He focuses on depression, anxiety, trauma and major life changes, and he lists relationship and family concerns among his main areas of work.

Perry helps people who are dealing with grief, anger, low self-esteem, and stress from work or caregiving roles. He also supports those facing identity questions, body image worries, and the fallout from separation or domestic violence. He names abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment issues, and blended family matters as additional focus areas.

In sessions he uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy as part of his approach, along with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. That mix is used to help people name strong feelings, look at unhelpful patterns, and develop practical ways to cope.

People can expect conversations that look at present difficulties and past family of origin patterns that still affect everyday life. He lays out strategies for managing panic, improving communication, and responding differently to stress. Perry also offers coaching-style help for career decisions and life transitions.

Therapy with him moves at a pace set by the client. Sessions focus on clear goals, skill building, and tracking progress over time. Sessions are conducted in English and Perry does not take international clients.

How Perry blends EFT and other approaches in online sessions

Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people put words to intense feelings and understand how those feelings shape relationship and attachment patterns. EFT is often used when strong emotions repeat and create stuck interaction cycles. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on values and on taking committed steps toward them, even when uncomfortable thoughts or feelings are present. ACT can help with anxiety, depression, and decisions about work or relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical skills for reducing panic and managing unhelpful thinking.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Perry will discuss these methods with the client and decide together which fits the person’s goals, needs, and preferences. That collaborative selection can change as progress is made and goals shift.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove the need to travel to an office. Many people find that remote sessions let them continue work on emotions and patterns while keeping their day-to-day routines intact. Licensed professionals can adapt EFT, ACT, and CBT techniques to work well at a distance when both therapist and client agree on the plan.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Depression

Also works with

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

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issues Blended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCommunication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separation Domestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgiveness Guilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disorders Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobia Women's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems Systemic Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Listed in

Texas

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he address?

Perry works with depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family issues, anger, low self esteem, career concerns, and coping with life changes.

What is his therapeutic style?

He uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside ACT, CBT, DBT, and Client-Centered Therapy to help people name emotions, change patterns, and develop coping skills.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has four years of experience working as a therapist in Texas.

What credential does he hold and where is he based?

He is an LMFT licensed in Texas and provides services from that state.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for?

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

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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