Ryan Martin, LPC
Midlife and relationship-focused counselor
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- Practical change
- Direct and respectful
- Focus on relationships
About Ryan
He spends time looking at patterns that show up in day-to-day life. That can mean talking through how family background shapes current relationships. It can mean identifying control patterns, codependency, or communication habits that cause harm.
Ryan also helps people manage big transitions like divorce, questions about identity, and the questions that come up in midlife. He aims to make the work concrete - finding small shifts that reduce stress and improve connection. Sessions include exploring feelings such as guilt, shame, and grief and finding ways to move forward.
He builds a respectful and nonjudgmental space and encourages honest conversation about goals and values. Ryan frames therapy as a collaborative process where insight leads to practical next steps. He explains options and helps people choose what feels most useful.
With three years of experience as an LPC in Louisiana, he combines clinical knowledge with a straightforward style. To begin, clients answer a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Louisiana
Languages
English
How therapeutic methods translate to online care
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on concrete change and clearer understanding. For example, approaches that target relationship patterns help people notice communication habits and practice new ways of relating; this is useful for issues like conflict, infidelity, or codependency. Work that addresses mood and anxiety centers on recognizing unhelpful thoughts and building daily routines that reduce symptoms and improve functioning.Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will discuss goals, trial different techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. This collaborative process is meant to align methods with a person’s needs, values, and life demands rather than imposing a fixed method.
If you want online sessions, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, by saving commute time or allowing shorter check-ins during a lunch break. It can also let people join from locations that suit them and reduce the need to rearrange a full day to attend. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and communication strategies to work well in remote sessions, helping progress continue between meetings.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and anger, plus related issues like codependency, infidelity, and midlife crisis.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is direct and respectful. He focuses on identifying patterns and finding practical steps to reduce stress and improve relationships.
What experience does he bring?
He has three years of experience as a practicing clinician. That time has included supporting people through divorce, identity questions, and major life transitions.
Where is he licensed and located?
He holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and practices in Louisiana.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a session?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.