About Martin

Martin Kane is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Massachusetts. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, and ADHD-related challenges. His approach is straightforward and respectful, with an emphasis on listening and practical next steps.

He has 21 years of experience working in a range of settings, including community programs and inpatient care. That background means he has supported people facing trauma, mood concerns such as bipolar disorder, and relationship or parenting strains.

Background and approach

He also helps with sleep problems, self-esteem, career questions, and navigating life changes. Martin adapts his method to the person in front of him rather than using a single fixed model. He blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness skills.

When trauma-related issues are present he draws on trauma-focused strategies to help people feel more stable. Sessions tend to be practical and goal-oriented. He helps people notice patterns that keep problems going, practice new coping skills, and test small changes between sessions.

He emphasizes empathy, clear feedback, and collaboration throughout the process. For people exploring coaching-style work, he offers a pragmatic focus on steps and accountability. His tone is calm and steady, aimed at helping someone build routines, reduce overwhelm, and make daily life feel more manageable.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and helping you identify your own goals. It’s useful when someone needs a respectful space to talk through life challenges and make decisions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try practical behavior changes. It often includes short between-session exercises for anxiety, sleep problems, ADHD-related routines, and mood concerns.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes skills for managing strong emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and tolerating distress. These skills can be helpful for anger, relationship strain, and periods of intense stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss your goals and try methods that match your needs, adjusting the plan as you progress in collaboration with you.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls let you have fuller conversations and see nonverbal cues, while phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging make brief check-ins, skill practice, and accountability easier between longer sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into work, parenting, and busy schedules.

Questions people ask

What concerns does Martin help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, self-esteem, career questions, parenting strain, bipolar symptoms, coping with life changes, coaching, and ADHD-related challenges.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses a flexible, person-centered style that emphasizes empathy and respect. Sessions are practical and collaborative, focusing on clear steps and skills you can use between meetings.
What kind of background does he bring?
He has 21 years of experience working in community settings and inpatient care, with a long history of supporting people who have experienced trauma and mood or anxiety concerns.
What credentials and region are listed?
He is listed as MA LMHC, which is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential, and he practices in Massachusetts.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
In what formats are sessions offered?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to give flexibility in how people connect.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies based on location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

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Experience
21 years
Licensed
Massachusetts
Languages
English

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