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Hello, I’m Michelle Martin! (she/her/hers)
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor in the states of Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and board-certified through the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC).
Treatment specialties include:
Sexual, Intimacy & Relationship Issues
OCD & Specific Phobias
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma
A Little More About Me
Throughout my training, I have had the pleasure of working with primarily adults in settings such as group private practice, college counseling, and community outpatient mental health. My approach to therapy is integrative and eclectic, often pulling techniques from various evidenced-based therapies to best cater treatment to the individual and their unique struggles. I believe that no two experiences can ever be the same no matter how similar the factors and understand that change can be difficult.
I also typically like to incorporate humor when appropriate in sessions, fueled by the belief that laughter is one of the best medicines for mental health and have found it beneficial in building rapport and comforting clients in my work.
Currently, I am working towards a doctorate in Clinical Sexology and am a LGBTQ+ Ally!
Education & Training
Modern Sex Therapy Institutes - PhD in Clinical Sexology (currently pursuing)
Marywood University - MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (2018)
Keystone College - BA in Psychology (2014)
I work with individuals ages 18+ and have been trained in the following evidenced-based treatments:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Emotion-Focused Therapy
Exposure and Response Prevention
Imago Relationship Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Interventions
Person-Centered Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Sensate-Focusing
Solution-Focused Therapy
Professional Services
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Individual Therapy
Client and counselor work together to identify therapeutic themes and treatment goals for ongoing sessions.
Professionally, I aim for a casual “two people talking in a coffee shop” approach and will apply evidenced-based therapies, strategies, and suggestions throughout our discussions.
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Couples & Relationship Therapy
The relationship is considered “the client” and focus is on making sure each person feels heard and validated to help address the presented concerns.
Sure, I can play referee if you want, but the overall goal will be to help partners learn to communicate and problem-solve without feeling like someone needs to be definitively “right or wrong” to resolve issues.
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Sex Therapy
Talk therapy for individuals and/or partners with emphasis on sexual concerns, issues, dysfunction, curiosities, satisfaction, sexuality, and addressing myths in a safe, nonjudgmental environment.
Yes. We can still joke and laugh at sexual puns if that helps with comfort during sessions, but the hope is that overtime you will also feel more empowered to express any concerns and questions without fear of it being “awkward.”
Rates & Insurance
Please check with your insurance company BEFORE attending your appointments in order to have a clear understanding of your mental health benefits, copays, deductibles, etc.
At this time, I accept the following insurances:
Highmark
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Geisinger Health Plan (Commercial, not Family)
Optum
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
*Currently, I am NOT credentialed with Medicare or Medicaid plans.
Out-of-Network Benefits
Some insurance plans will have out-of-network benefits that can cover a percentage of therapy costs. If I’m not in-network with your insurance company, I can provide a detailed receipt called a Superbill, for you to submit for possible reimbursement.
Please contact your insurance company for more information about whether or not out-of-network benefits could be a viable option for you.
Private-Pay
Accepted forms of payment: credit/debit cards, checks, Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
Individual Therapy
Initial Intake Session (60 minutes): $200
Therapy Sessions (55 minutes): $150
Therapy Sessions (45 minutes): $130
Couples and Relationship Therapy
Initial Intake Session (60 minutes): $250
Therapy Sessions (55 minutes): $180
Cancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend a session, please make sure you cancel at least 24 HOURS beforehand. Otherwise, you may be charged $50 for the missed (no-show) or late-canceled session.
Insurance doesn’t cover missed appointments and I am willing to waive the fee for unforeseen emergencies or unexpected illnesses, but for any other short-notice reasons, I will have to charge.
Card On-File Policy
Please note that it is a requirement to have an active debit or credit card on-file through the secure HIPAA-compliant portal regardless of payment method.
If you do not have an active debit or credit card on-file, your appointment will be automatically canceled until it is.
Frequently Asked Questions
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I wish! However, while we’re still searching for that magic wand, therapy can be as “magical” as we make it.
For instance, sometimes the magic can be in gaining new insights and perspectives. For some, it may be doing something different that they never thought they could do before. For others, it could even feel magical to be heard or validated about something that they’ve felt they had to keep hidden for so long.
No guarantees but who knows…
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Currently, my practice is fully virtual and only offering Telehealth appointments to individuals PHYSICALLY located in either states of Pennsylvania and New Jersey at this time.
Telehealth sessions can be conducted over a HIPAA-compliant video chat system either found in the client portal account or can be accessed directly through email and/or text messaging.
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I do not specialize in treating eating disorders or active substance use/abuse disorders.
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I do not offer court-mandated therapy, child custody evaluations, nor any forensic-related matters at this time.
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At this time, I am only accepting clients ages 18 and older.
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Nope. Sex therapy is still talk therapy but with emphasis on sexual issues and concerns. You can click here to learn more!
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That’s okay, it’s totally normal and a common feeling to have! I do my best to meet you where you’re at and we will explore concerns and issues at the pace you set.
The hope is that with time and sufficient rapport building, any feelings of embarrassment at the thought of sharing certain things will fly right out the window and that you’ll feel more at ease that there is no judgment during sessions!
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There’s only one way to find out!
I often encourage clients to give me 4-5 sessions and if we click, great! If not, no worries, just be honest with me and I will help you find a therapist and/or offer referrals for others that may better suit your therapeutic needs.
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As much as I love dogs, it’s still cats all the way for me :)
My fur-babies, Yoshi (left) and Navi (right) may also occasionally join sessions. At times they might cause chaos in the background to cheer you up and/or entertain you!
Contact Me
Interested in working together? Fill out some info and please allow roughly 24-48 business hours for a response.