Martin Godek, LMHC - Therapist in New York

About Martin

Martin Godek is a licensed mental health counselor who focuses on practical support for people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strains, and parenting questions. He aims to make the first steps easier by listening, asking clear questions, and helping clients notice what gets in the way of change. Sessions are offered in English and are guided by the client’s needs.

Martin builds a calm space where feelings and worries can be talked about without blame.

Background and approach

He encourages honesty about what is working and what is not, then helps clients try different ways to respond. That can include learning new coping skills, changing unhelpful thoughts, or practicing different ways to talk with others.

With 20 years of experience and a New York Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential - LMHC - he draws on approaches like cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior skills, mindfulness, and trauma-focused methods. He adapts methods to the person rather than following a rigid plan. Martin often supports people dealing with grief, addiction, anger, intimacy concerns, self-esteem struggles, or career stress.

He also addresses specific topics such as attachment or fatherhood issues and helps people work through guilt, shame, or feelings of isolation. His practical aim is to help clients build clearer choices and more reliable daily habits. Sessions may include skill coaching, focused conversation, and short at-home practice.

The goal is steady, usable change that fits everyday life.

Approaches and online options for everyday parenting challenges

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the client. It helps people feel heard and clarifies the goals they want to reach. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, adds skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication, which can be useful for strong emotions and relationship problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Martin will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then try methods that fit those needs. That means therapy is collaborative - adjustments are made as progress and challenges appear.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that is helpful. Phone sessions work when video isn't possible. Live chat and text-based messaging let people check in between conversations or use shorter, focused support. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy family schedules and to 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 concerns does he address?

He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, addictions, family matters, grief, intimacy-related problems, parenting, self esteem, career concerns, bipolar, coaching, and ADHD. Additional focus areas include abandonment, attachment issues, fatherhood issues, and related topics.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He uses a practical, client-centered style that emphasizes listening and collaboration. Sessions often mix skill teaching, cognitive work, and mindfulness to help people respond differently in daily life.

How much experience does he have?

Martin has 20 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and relational concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is a New York Licensed Mental Health Counselor - LMHC - with license number NY LMHC 000091 and practices from New York.

In what languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

Which session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for remote work.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 20 years
Licensed: New York
Languages: English

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