Registered Psychological Associate PSB 94027367
Doctoral Alma Mater: University of Washington
Undergraduate Alma Mater: Harvard University
Post-Doctoral Fellowship Training: UCLA Departments of Psychiatry and Psychology, National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) T32 Postdoctoral Research Training Fellowship in the Science of Child Mental Health Interventions
Types of Clients Seen: Kids, Teens, Families, Young Adults, Adults
My therapeutic style in 3 words: Warm, Collaborative, Empowering
My specialty in 1 sentence: I specialize in helping people face their fears, heal from past pain, identify and change unhelpful patterns, and develop effective skills to cope with distressing emotions resulting from trauma, anxiety, or depression.
Other Languages: Hindi
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
About Me:
Dr. Martin specializes in evidence-based treatments for children, adolescents, and young adults with anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma, eating disorders, & behavior problems. She has extensive experience working with clients from diverse, multicultural backgrounds. Her mission is to provide therapy that is grounded in science, while honoring the unique needs of each individual or family. She strives to create a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore and understand your struggles. Her interpersonal style includes a combination of warmth, directness, and humor to support you in learning new tools and living a life that is aligned with your values.
Dr. Martin’s therapeutic approach is deeply relational and person-centered. She is passionate about empowering clients to face their fears, identify and change unhelpful patterns, heal from past trauma, and develop more compassion for themselves. She enjoys working with youth of all ages and values integrating the family into treatment as needed. She has training in evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and specialized training in Exposure & Response Prevention, Trauma-Focused CBT, and Behavioral Parent Training. Dr. Martin works collaboratively with each client on developing a personalized treatment plan to help you accomplish your goals and create meaningful change in your life.
In addition to her clinical practice with COPE, she is a postdoctoral fellow at UCLA. She received her BA from Harvard University, her Master of Public Health (MPH) from Boston University, and her PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Washington. She completed her pre-doctoral fellowship at the UCLA Semel Institute, where she worked with youth and families in a variety of service settings including inpatient, partial hospitalization, and outpatient clinics. Her research focuses on improving access to high quality mental health services for children and families in community settings. She looks forward to meeting you and supporting you during your journey.