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Online therapist

Martha Kuhn

Gentle, practical counseling for families

Credentials
LPC
Experience
18 years
Licensed in
Arkansas, Louisiana
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Martha

Martha Kuhn is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Arkansas. She uses a warm, interactive style and focuses on practical steps parents and families can take to reduce stress and solve problems. Her tone is direct and compassionate, and she aims to make sessions clear and actionable for people feeling overwhelmed.

She draws on 18 years of counseling experience to address concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, and relationship and intimacy-related issues.

Background and approach

Parenting and family matters are a regular focus in her work. Martha also supports people dealing with sleep and eating issues, anger, self-esteem struggles, and career concerns. Martha uses Client-Centered Therapy to build a respectful, nonjudgmental space where clients set the pace.

She blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) tools to teach coping skills, shift unhelpful thinking, and manage strong emotions. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy help when people want targeted changes or clearer short-term goals. Her approach is collaborative and tailored.

She listens first, then works with each person to create a practical plan. That plan may include skill practice, new ways to handle stress, or steps toward healthier family interactions. Martha has professional licensure in Arkansas and Louisiana and continues to develop her skills.

She also combines counseling work with coaching training and writing projects related to brain health.

Using evidence-based approaches online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening without judgment and letting clients set the pace. It helps people feel heard and build confidence to try new ways of handling family and parenting stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches specific skills to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and ease mood problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Martha will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and day-to-day challenges and then recommend a mix of methods that fit. Decisions about techniques and priorities are made together so the plan feels practical and achievable.

Online sessions can use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match busy schedules and different comfort levels. These options make it easier to attend from home, coordinate with the family routine, and keep momentum between meetings.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

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.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Martha address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and many family-related concerns including parenting and family of origin issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and interactive, combining Client-Centered listening with practical skills training from CBT and DBT, and goal-focused methods like Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How much experience does she have?
Martha brings 18 years of counseling experience, including work with trauma, severe mental health concerns, and family struggles.
Where is Martha licensed and located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with credentials in Arkansas and Louisiana; the profile lists Arkansas as her location and shows AR LPC P2101141 and LA LPC 3990.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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