Keith Martin , LCSW-R

Keith Martin is a New York licensed therapist with 27 years of clinical experience who helps people navigate significant life transitions and recovery journeys. As an LCSW-R, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Registered, he draws on long experience supporting individuals facing addictions, managing anger, and making career changes while also addressing the everyday challenges of isolation, communication problems, and forgiveness.

His work blends practical strategy with empathic support, guiding clients to develop coping skills and actionable plans for personal growth. He offers coaching-style collaboration for goal-oriented change while maintaining a therapeutic stance that fosters understanding and resilience. Whether the focus is early recovery, managing strong emotions, or adjusting to a major life shift, Keith prioritizes approaches that help people regain agency and move forward.

Committed to culturally responsive care, he recognizes and respects each person’s background and strengths, meeting clients where they are and tailoring interventions to individual needs. His practice emphasizes empowerment, skill building, and realistic problem solving designed to support long-term wellbeing and meaningful change.

Approaches for Online Support and Personal Change

Keith Martin integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to support people in online sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and building a therapeutic relationship so clients feel understood and can explore their goals - it is helpful for addressing isolation, communication issues, and personal growth. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) targets the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, offering practical tools and structured techniques to manage anger, addictive urges, and stress.

He also uses motivational interviewing to help people clarify their own reasons for change and build intrinsic motivation during transitions such as recovery or career shifts. Decisions about which approaches to use are collaborative - Keith works with each person to identify what fits their needs, goals, and preferences and adjusts methods as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Keith offers flexibility and accessibility, using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to maintain consistent support during busy or uncertain times and to continue therapeutic work from home or while traveling, with licensed professionals guiding the process.