With over a decade of experience, I’ve found that effective psychotherapy begins with a genuine, collaborative relationship built on trust and safety—while offering enough challenge to inspire growth.
My therapeutic style is warm, compassionate, intuitive, and optimistic. I take a person-centered, relational approach, actively engaging with you to explore your concerns. I integrate evidence-based modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), the Gottman Method, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Family Systems, tailoring each session to support your healing and promote meaningful, lasting change.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Family, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult
Demographic Expertise: Asian, Christian, Hispanic / Latino, Jewish, Middle Eastern, Pacific Islander, Women clients.
Treatment Approach
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Helps people accept difficult thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them, while committing to actions that reflect their values. It blends mindfulness with practical behavior strategies.
- Behavioral Therapy Uses learning techniques like reinforcement and practice to change unwanted behaviors. It is often applied to phobias, anxiety, and habits.
- Biofeedback / Neurofeedback Teaches people to control body or brain activity using real-time monitoring. It’s often used for stress, anxiety, ADHD, and migraines.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Combines CBT with mindfulness to help regulate emotions, tolerate stress, and build stronger relationships. Originally designed for borderline personality disorder, it’s now used more broadly.
- Eclectic Therapy Draws from different therapeutic methods based on what fits each client best. It is flexible and personalized rather than following one single model.
- Family Systems Therapy Looks at problems within the context of the family as a whole. It aims to improve communication and balance in family relationships.
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy Based on decades of research, this method gives couples tools to improve communication, manage conflict, and strengthen intimacy.
- Integrative Therapy Combines techniques from multiple approaches into a customized plan. It adapts to each client’s unique situation and needs.
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) Helps clients heal by working with different ‘parts’ of themselves, like inner critics or wounded children. It fosters harmony within the self.
- Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) Emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity. It provides a safe space for self-discovery and growth.
- Psychodynamic Therapy Explores unconscious thoughts and patterns that influence current behavior. It builds insight into how the past impacts the present.
- Psychoeducational Therapy Provides education and coping tools about mental health conditions. It empowers clients with knowledge and practical skills.
- Relational Psychotherapy Emphasizes the healing power of the therapist-client relationship. It uses trust and safety as a foundation for change.
Approach Description: Whether you’re seeking to heal a relationship or rediscover your personal strength, therapy offers a transformative path to growth. In couples counseling, I help partners repair broken communication, rebuild trust, and restore intimacy. Relationships require continuous effort and a willingness to change damaging patterns. With honest feedback and practical tools, I guide couples toward deeper connection and resilience. In individual therapy, I empower women to embrace fulfilling, meaningful lives rich with experiences and self-discovery. Together, we’ll explore your emotions, uncover new possibilities, and create a personalized plan to help you achieve your dreams and fullest potential.
Education & Credentials
Kristena Martin MS, LPC
- Female
- License # LPC011209
- Licensed in GA
- Practicing Since 2014
Education: I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia and Florida. I hold a master's degree in Professional Counseling and have specialized training in Marriage and Family Therapy and I am certified in the Gottman Method for couples.
Finances
Fees
- Average Session Fee 150
- Accepts Insurance
- Aetna, UHC
Kristena Martin Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
Kristena Martin Practice Description
Joie de Vivre is a modern sanctuary dedicated to empowering women with the latest psychological and holistic interventions, helping them build a lasting legacy of wellness. We offer counseling alongside integrative services such as nutrition, biofeedback, hypnotherapy, and mindfulness to support healthier lifestyles and resilience in the face of daily challenges. Our commitment to nurturing the mind, body, and spirit drives us to cultivate a sustainable foundation for women’s mental health and overall well-being.