Ryan Martin, LPC

Ryan Martin is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC based in Connecticut with four years of clinical experience. He works with people coping with stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and pediatric crisis, offering a respectful and compassionate approach to care. He emphasizes personalized treatment - tailoring dialogue and treatment plans to each person’s specific needs and goals and centering the therapeutic process on what will be most helpful for the individual.

Logotherapy is a primary influence in his work, and he combines that focus on meaning with practical strategies to support change, resilience, and healthier coping. Ryan encourages clients to recognize the courage it takes to seek a more fulfilling life and positions himself as a supportive and empowering partner on that journey. He prefers chat sessions but remains flexible and will work with clients to match the mode of communication to their comfort and needs. His practice aims to make the first steps toward change approachable and collaborative.

Online Therapeutic Approaches and Flexible Care

Ryan Martin draws from established methods to tailor online therapy to each person's needs. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a nonjudgmental, empathetic space where clients guide the goals and pace of work - this approach is helpful for exploring personal values, decision-making, and emotional healing. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, emphasizes identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which is useful for treating anxiety, mood challenges, and many stress-related problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches practical skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improving relationships - it can be especially useful for impulsivity, intense emotions, and patterns that interfere with daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Ryan collaborates with clients to determine which combination of methods best fits their needs, goals, and preferences. He tailors plans in partnership with each person rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect with licensed professionals - whether by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access care from different locations while working with a therapist who aligns with the client’s style and goals.