Keith Martin , LCSW-R

Keith Martin is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in New York with 27 years of experience helping people navigate difficult life moments. He focuses on practical, strengths-based support for individuals facing addiction, anger issues, career transitions, and major life changes, while also addressing communication difficulties, loneliness, and challenges around forgiveness.

Keith combines compassionate listening with goal-oriented strategies to help people build coping skills and make measurable progress. His work often blends coaching elements with clinical care, guiding clients to identify priorities, develop new patterns, and regain momentum in personal and professional areas of life.

He holds the LCSW-R credential, a New York license for clinical social work, and brings a culturally responsive outlook that honors each person’s background and perspective. Keith’s practice emphasizes empowerment - partnering with clients to explore their experiences, clarify values, and create realistic plans for change.

Whether addressing recovery, anger management, career decisions, or the ripple effects of major transitions, Keith aims to provide steady professional support that helps clients move toward greater emotional balance and personal fulfillment.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Keith Martin commonly draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing to support clients in online sessions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and respect for each person’s perspective, helping individuals feel heard and supported as they explore their goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can be useful for managing anger, addiction triggers, and stress related to career transitions. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-focused method that helps people strengthen motivation for change, particularly in recovery and habit change work.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Keith works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress is made and circumstances shift.

Online therapy offers flexible access to licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, maintain continuity during transitions, and connect with a therapist from different locations, while preserving the therapeutic relationship and focus on meaningful change.