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Online therapist

Dr. Kenneth (Ken) Martz

Helping parents and professionals find practical tools

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Credentials
PA Psychologist PS017266
Experience
25 years
Licensed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Kenneth

Dr. Kenneth (Ken) Martz helps with parenting and many family-related struggles. He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, sleep problems, anger, and low self-esteem.

He also addresses intimacy concerns, workplace stress, and questions about life purpose. Dr. Martz holds the PA Psychologist credential PS017266 and has 25 years of experience in clinical work and coaching.

He keeps sessions practical and focused. He listens without judgment, helps people notice unhelpful patterns, and teaches ways to shift them.

Background and approach

He uses straightforward tools like breathing and mindfulness exercises, thought-tracking, and short-term goal setting so clients can try things between meetings. His background includes a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and earlier degrees in psychology. Over his career he has held clinical supervision and leadership roles, and he brings that experience into executive coaching and professional development work.

The emphasis is on clear, usable strategies rather than lengthy theory. In therapy he combines cognitive-behavioral ideas with acceptance-oriented and solution-focused work. That blend helps when problems involve strong emotions, persistent worry, or addictive behaviors.

He also teaches communication skills and ways to rebuild confidence after setbacks. Sessions aim to be collaborative. Dr.

Martz helps clients set realistic steps, practice new habits, and track progress. He often includes simple mindfulness and breathing routines to reduce reactivity and support better sleep and stress management.

Approaches that translate well to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and habit changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on specific thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches practical skills to change them, which works well for worry, insomnia, and mood symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together rather than sticking to a single method from the start.

Online sessions offer flexibility and easier scheduling. Video calls let clinicians teach and demonstrate exercises live. Phone sessions are a lower-tech option for people on the go. Live chat and text-based messaging make it possible to get brief coaching, ask questions between sessions, and review short homework tasks. Together, these formats support steady progress while fitting into busy family and work lives.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Mindfulness Therapy

Attention training: noticing thoughts and physical feelings as they arrive without being carried off by them. Much of it is practice you do yourself, so guidance over video or audio works much as it would in person.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dr. Martz address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, intimacy concerns, parenting and a wide range of workplace and life-purpose issues.
How would you describe his therapy style?
Sessions are practical and collaborative, focusing on short-term steps, skill practice, and problem solving rather than long, abstract conversations.
What is his clinical background?
He earned a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and has 25 years of experience including clinical supervision and leadership roles.
Where is Dr. Martz licensed and located?
He is a Pennsylvania psychologist with the credential PA Psychologist PS017266 and practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are fees handled and how do I start?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule per therapist availability.

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Experience
25 years
Licensed
Pennsylvania
Languages
English

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