Kimberly Martin, MA

Pronouns

B.A. English, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA

B.S. Psychology, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA

M.A. Clinical Psychology, California School of Professional Psychology, San Diego, CA

Licensure Status

Therapeutic Orientation

I practice from a psychodynamic perspective while integrating cognitive and dialectical behavioral therapies. I believe in a collaborative, humanistic, strengths-based approach to treatment tailored according to client presenting problems, characteristics, culture, and preferences. I am committed to empowering clients to overcome obstacles to create their chosen life worth living and practicing cultural humility through interpersonal openness. In my work, I draw from Attachment Theory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Integrative Psychology, Mindfulness, Positive Psychology, and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy.

Areas of Clinical Interest

Adjustment, anxiety, depression, family of origin, identity, life transitions, mindfulness, post-traumatic stress, relationship issues, self-care/self-compassion, and spirituality.

Bio

I am a clinical psychology doctoral candidate with over 7 years of experience in the assessment and treatment of adults with anxiety, bipolar, depression, eating, posttraumatic stress, substance abuse, and co-occurring disorders. I have worked with diverse patient populations across settings including a crisis house, residential treatment facility, private practice and forensic institute, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs, psychiatric academic research center, and Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC). I graduated with a BA in English and BS in Psychology from Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana. I earned an MA in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) at Alliant International University (AIU) in San Diego, California and I am completing a Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) through CSPP.

Hobbies

I enjoy coffee shops, libraries, live music, the mountains, and the ocean. I love spending time with family and friends, especially my husband, son, and our Hungarian Vizsla named Ginger.