About Martha
Martha Gillen is a licensed clinical mental health counselor with 17 years of experience in North Carolina. She has spent nearly two decades supporting people who are coping with depression, anxiety, substance use, and career or life transitions. Martha combines practical tools with straightforward conversation so clients can take clear next steps.
Her background includes work as both a counselor and a supervisor. That experience shaped a hands-on style that focuses on skills people can use between sessions.
How Martha works
She emphasizes realistic goals and small changes that add up over time. Martha draws on cognitive behavioral approaches to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. She also uses motivational interviewing to boost readiness for change, especially around drug and alcohol concerns.
Solution-focused methods help keep sessions goal-oriented and short-term when that fits. In sessions she aims to be collaborative and respectful. She listens for what matters most to each person and adapts the pace and tools accordingly.
Conversations are practical and directed toward immediate problems and longer-term goals. People who prefer clear tools, concrete plans, and steady, experienced guidance may find her approach fitting. Martha supports clients as they learn new coping skills, manage stress and anger, and work toward better mental health and life balance.
Martha lists 3 ways of working on the entry:
What Martha works with
The areas below are the ones Martha selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
Also listed
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Depression
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family conflicts
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
Training and background
| Register | LCMHC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 17 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | North Carolina |
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Online support options
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Martha uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify patterns in thoughts and behaviors and then try small experiments to change those patterns. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many daily habits that cause trouble.She also uses Motivational Interviewing to support people who feel stuck or unsure about change. This method focuses on the person’s own reasons for change and can be especially helpful with drug and alcohol challenges or when starting a new routine.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or has not worked before. Together they shape a plan that can change as the work progresses.
Online sessions offer flexibility in how people connect. Video calls let the therapist and client use visual cues for more interactive work. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging support brief updates, ongoing coaching, or times when typing feels more comfortable than speaking.
Across formats, the focus stays on practical steps, motivation, and measurable progress, making it possible to keep therapy moving forward even with a busy schedule.
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