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Kate Martin

Kate Martin

BIPOC Identifying

Psychotherapist

Gender Identity: female

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Short Biography

I provide clinically licensed psychotherapy, counseling, and parenting consultation services to clients throughout New Jersey. I use an integrative approach in order to tailor treatment to each individual's unique strengths, needs, and context. My therapy style is approachable, warm, and insightful.

Therapy Philosophy

Kate Martin Therapy is an inclusive practice welcoming clients of all backgrounds, races, ethnic identities, countries of origin, genders, sexual orientations, faiths, abilities, and bodies.

Special Training & Certifications

St. Louis Psychoanalytic Institute Clinical Program Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)

Clinical Focus / Specialties

Generalized anxiety Neurodivergent Challenges Anxiety Social anxiety Panic attacks Health anxiety Depression Persistent sadness or low motivation Mood swings Bipolar disorder Seasonal depression Relationship conflict Communication difficulties Divorce or separation Family conflict Parenting stress Co-parenting challenges Low self-esteem Self-criticism Perfectionism People-pleasing Assertiveness difficulties Identity exploration Stress & Life Adjustment Chronic stress Burnout Work-related stress Academic stress Major life transitions Relocation or adjustment difficulties Grief & Loss Death of a loved one Pregnancy or infant loss Relationship loss Complicated grief Disordered eating Emotional eating Binge eating Body image distress Behavioral & Emotional Regulation Anger management Impulsivity Self-harming behaviors Difficulty regulating emotions Sleep & Health-Related Concerns Insomnia Sleep disturbances Chronic illness adjustment Health-related stress ADHD Executive functioning difficulties Autism-related challenges Sexuality & Gender-Related Concerns Sexual identity exploration Gender identity exploration Coming out support Gender transition support Feeling stuck Emotional numbness Loss of meaning or direction Personal growth “Not feeling like myself”

Therapist Methodology

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Solution-Focused Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Relational Therapy Jungian / Depth Therapy Person-Centered Therapy Existential Therapy Trauma-Informed Therapy Internal Family Systems (IFS) Strengths-Based Therapy Feminist Therapy Integrative Therapy Ecotherapy / Nature-Based Therapy Humanistic Motivational Interviewing Outdoor Walk-and-Talk, Group Therapy

Core Values

Social Justice & Equity Values
Anti-racist Liberation-oriented Feminist-informed Queer- and trans-affirming Body liberation / fat-positive Disability justice-informed Racial equity-focused Culturally responsive Class-conscious / economic justice Environmental justice / eco-aware Immigrant and refugee-affirming Activist-affirming / advocacy-supportive Anti-oppressive practice Community care-oriented Intersectional awareness Abolitionist mental health lens Decolonial / decolonizing approach Healing justice framework Accessibility-centered
Identity, Community & Belonging Values
LGBTQIA+ affirming Gender-expansive aware BIPOC-affirming Neurodiversity-affirming Fat liberation-oriented Faith-affirming / spiritually inclusive Secular-affirming Interfaith respectful Family-diverse (poly / ENM / chosen family-affirming) Centering marginalized voices Multicultural sensitivity Community resilience-focused Cultural identity exploration Affirming mixed-race / multiracial experiences Affirming intersectional identities
Relational & Healing Philosophy Values
Trauma-informed Strengths-based Client-centered Collaborative Compassion-focused Empowerment-based Nonjudgmental Authentic and transparent Boundaried compassion Humor and humanity Radical acceptance Centering safety and trust Relational and attachment-oriented Emotions as information Empowerment through connection Dignity and respect Transparency and repair Acceptance and commitment Co-created healing relationship
Mind & Body Spirit & Holistic Healing Values
Mindfulness-oriented Holistic / integrative healing Nature-connected / eco-therapy aligned Creative expression in therapy Movement or art-informed Rest as resistance Pleasure and joy as healing Grief as transformation Connection between personal and systemic healing Embodied empowerment Grounded presence Self-compassion and stillness
Practice Ethics & Professional Integrity Values
Equity over perfection Accountability and integrity Client autonomy Cultural humility over competence Informed consent emphasis Ethical activism Transparency in process Professional collaboration Centering client dignity Ongoing education commitment Non-hierarchical relationship Anti-carceral and anti-pathologizing lens Restorative justice-informed Accessibility as ethical practice Therapist as co-learner

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Practice Information

  • Availability: Online & In Person
  • Languages: English
  • Session Cost: $175 – $250
  • Accepts Insurance: Yes
    I accept Lyra EAP. I provide invoices for out-of-network reimbursement.
  • Populations Served: 18+,Children,Teens,Parents,Young Adults,BIPOC clients,LGBTQIA+ clients,Couples,Families,Immigrant and First Generation

Credentials

  • License:
    License verification pending or self-certified

Office & Contact Info

  • Email:
  • Physical Location(s):
    📍 Toms River, New Jersey
    50 NJ-37 W, Toms River, NJ 08753 101 Washington St, Toms River, NJ 08753
    United States