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Lance Martin

Lance Martin

LMHC

Washington

Practical care for stress and identity struggles

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At a glance

Credentials
LMHC
License
LMHC, Washington / MHC.LH.60292866
Experience
16 years
Languages
English
Location
Washington

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    • Stress and anxiety
    • LGBT concerns
    • Practical steps

    About Lance

    Lance Martin is a licensed mental health counselor in Washington who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem concerns. He also supports people facing LGBT issues and relationship challenges. He speaks English and welcomes clients from other countries who can work within his state licensure rules.

    Lance uses straightforward conversation to learn what matters most to each person. He adapts his approach to the client instead of following a single script. Sessions typically explore what a client wants to change and practical steps to get there.

    His work draws on several therapeutic styles. He uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own motivation for change. He also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address thoughts, feelings, and actions in everyday life.

    Over 16 years in practice have included helping people with social anxiety, postpartum depression, seasonal mood changes, and concerns tied to alternative sexual cultures and non-monogamous relationships. He has also supported first responders, people facing end-of-life issues, and those who struggle with guilt or shame.

    Lance emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in his sessions. He aims to create clear, usable steps clients can try between meetings. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

  2. How specific approaches guide online work

    Motivational Interviewing helps people identify what they truly want to change and builds their own reasons for making those changes. It uses open questions and reflective listening to strengthen a person's motivation and commitment to action.

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then take steps toward what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns.

    Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to decide which methods fit the client's goals and preferences. That collaboration means trying a few techniques and adjusting based on what helps.

    Confirm the available session options before booking, as specific formats are arranged through scheduling. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Many people find that remote work helps them practice new skills in their everyday settings while keeping appointments manageable.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyLGBTSelf esteemDepression

    Also works with

    Relationship issues

    Additional focus areas

    Autism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingLife purposePolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sex addictionSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

    Experience

    16+ years

    Listed in

    Washington

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of concerns does he help with?

    He works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship issues, and LGBT matters. Additional focuses include social anxiety, postpartum depression, SAD, sex addiction, and concerns around kink and polyamory.

    How would you describe his therapy style?

    He uses a conversational, person-focused style that adapts to each client's needs. Approaches include Motivational Interviewing alongside ACT and CBT to combine exploration with practical tools.

    What is his professional background?

    He has 16 years of professional experience working with people facing mood, identity, and relationship challenges. That work has included support for first responders and hospice-related concerns.

    Where is he licensed and based?

    He is a Washington LMHC, listed as LMHC for short, and practices under Washington licensure.

    Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Does he work with international clients?

    He accepts international clients who can work with his state licensure and scheduling arrangements.

    How does cost and scheduling work?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the scheduling process.

    How do I start therapy with him?

    Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to his availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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