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Online therapist

Martin Kane

Calm guidance for family and parenting challenges

Credentials
LMHC
Experience
21 years
Licensed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Martin

Martin Kane is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Massachusetts. He has more than 21 years in the field and focuses on common family and parenting concerns as well as stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and trauma. He aims to create a calm, respectful space where parents and adults can talk through practical problems and find clearer steps forward.

He adapts his style to fit each person and situation rather than using one fixed method.

Background and approach

Sessions are conversational and rooted in listening first. From there he mixes skills training, practical problem solving, and coping strategies that match what someone needs. Martin draws on several evidence-informed approaches depending on the concern.

He uses cognitive behavioral therapy to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior. He also uses client-centered methods to keep the work grounded in each person’s goals and values. Mindfulness and trauma-focused techniques appear when they fit the problem.

His experience includes community and inpatient settings, so he is familiar with a range of life challenges including grief, relationship strain, and bipolar conditions. Martin emphasizes respect and steady effort in the room, aiming to help people notice small changes that add up. Work with him begins with a short intake and scheduling.

He offers sessions through multiple online formats and tailors recommendations to fit a family’s routine and needs.

Online approaches that fit family and parenting life

Martin often uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice patterns of thought and behavior that cause stress or conflict. CBT focuses on practical steps and small experiments that can change how someone feels and behaves, which is useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and parenting challenges.

He also uses client-centered therapy, which means sessions begin with listening and follow the person’s priorities. This approach is helpful when someone needs a calm space to sort through relationship or family difficulties and decide what matters most to them.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He will talk through options and try methods that fit a person’s needs, goals, and day-to-day life. Adjustments are made over time so the work stays useful and realistic.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy families and individuals. Video calls let people meet face to face from home, while phone sessions work when video is not possible. Live chat and text-based messaging provide shorter, more frequent check-ins between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a child’s schedule, work hours, or other family routines.

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 Martin address?
He supports a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, anger, family and parenting problems, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, sleeping troubles, self esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He starts by listening and tailoring the approach to each person. Sessions combine client-centered conversation with practical skills from cognitive behavioral therapy and other relevant methods.
How much experience does he have?
He has 21 years of professional experience working in both community and inpatient settings with people facing a variety of challenges.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
Martin is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with the designation MA LMHC LMHC6258 and practices in Massachusetts.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for meeting?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time according to the therapist’s availability.

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Experience
21 years
Licensed
Massachusetts
Languages
English

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