Hello, I’m Dr. Anita Martin, a licensed professional counselor and AASECT Certified Sex Therapist. In addition to being an EMDR Therapist, I’m an EMDRIA Approved Consultant and have been trained in Brainspotting. I can offer online counseling services to people in the following states with licenses: AR, LA, MS, GA, and ID. There are a lot of reasons why people seek counseling. It’s common for people to come to therapy to process trauma. Many people have stressful jobs, relationships, school problems, or other challenges in their lives and want to fix them, but it’s hard. Worried, sad, or both, some people don’t know why or how to feel better. It’s hard navigating life, especially when you’re going through hardships and heartaches. You can often feel numb or out of control along the way. Working with my clients, I teach them how to navigate challenging roads to get where they want to go.

Using my clinical experience and training, I will guide you to self-exploration and teach you how to deal with these struggles in your life. I can help you find coping strategies that work in the real world. I’m here to help you better understand yourself, your feelings, or whatever you’re going through. With guidance, you can regain control, reframe negative thoughts, set healthy boundaries, and remove limiting beliefs, leading to inner peace and clarity. With compassion, I’m here to help you grow. In my non-judgmental environment, I provide support and tools to help you become stronger. YOU just have to show up and do the work for yourself, not others.   

In addition, I have worked in a wide variety of settings, but currently, I am seeing clients in my private practice, where I have developed a diverse perspective in working with clients. As I walk with you on this journey we call life, I empower you to reach your goals. Balancing your mind, body, soul, and spirit is key to healthy living. It’s essential to protect your peace of mind. Realizing and understanding that I’m not okay is okay, and asking for help is okay. To acknowledge being a better you! Yes, YOU! Self-care is important, setting healthy goals is essential, and saying no shouldn’t be a punishment. That’s right, putting yourself first helps you be more present for yourself, your family, and others! Yes, YOU!

Licensures and Certifications:

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in AR, GA, MS, ID, NJ, and LA

Registered Play Therapist Supervisor (RPT-S)

AASECT Certified Sex Therapist                                                                                Perinatal Mental Health Provider

Certified EMDR Therapist

EMDRIA Approved Consultant                                                                            LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Certified Facilitator

Education:

Capella University, Minneapolis, MN, Ph.D. in Counselor Education & Supervision, 2022

Webster University, St. Louis, MO, MA in Counseling, 2000

Webster University, St. Louis, MO, MA in Human Resources Development, 2002

University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR, BS in Sociology, 1996

Currently, I offer online counseling for those who qualify. To schedule an appointment, click the request an appointment button. Also, you can email by filling out the contact form or calling 501-246-7121 to schedule an appointment.