- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma-focused work
- CBT and DBT tools
About Martin
Martin Godek is a New York mental health counselor, licensed as an LMHC, with 20 years of clinical experience. He sees adults who feel stuck after changes in work, relationships, or health and helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, anger, addictions, and questions about parenting and career.
He focuses on talking through what is happening now and what matters most next. Sessions are straightforward and conversational. He encourages practical steps and helps people notice patterns that get in the way of feeling steady or making decisions.
Martin uses a mix of approaches including client-centered work, cognitive behavioral tools, dialectical behavior strategies, mindfulness practices, and trauma-focused methods. That mix lets him shift between skill-building, exploring patterns, and addressing difficult memories as needed.
With two decades of experience in New York, he draws on concrete techniques for managing anxiety and anger alongside pacing for deeper issues like trauma, grief, or longstanding relationship problems. He also supports people dealing with identity questions, ADHD-related struggles, bipolar concerns, and issues around intimacy or fatherhood.
People who come to him often want clear next steps rather than long explanations. He helps with decision points, practical coping skills, and planning what to try between sessions. To begin, a short matching questionnaire helps connect a person to the right first appointment.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's concerns and priorities in each session. It involves listening closely, reflecting what matters, and shaping sessions around the client's goals rather than a preset agenda. This approach helps when someone is sorting out what to do next or needs a place to clarify priorities.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing different behaviors. It provides practical exercises and short homework tasks that help reduce anxiety and improve decision-making. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, brings clear skills for managing intense emotions, improving communication, and tolerating stress without reacting in ways that derail progress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate on which methods to try first based on current problems, goals, and what feels manageable. That decision can shift as work progresses so the plan stays practical and relevant.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people use mindfulness or exposure exercises in familiar settings. These practical benefits often help therapy fit into everyday life while focusing on real next steps.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, anger, addictions, parenting and career questions, among other issues listed in his specialties.
How would he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He combines client-centered conversation with practical tools from CBT and DBT to identify patterns and try small, testable steps toward clearer direction.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of professional work experience as an LMHC in New York.
What credential and location detail apply?
He is a New York LMHC and practices from New York.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can I work with him from another country?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.