Laterriea Martin

I believe that everyone deserves to feel heard, understood, and supported, especially during life's most challenging moments. My passion for helping others is rooted in both my professional experience and my commitment to creating safe, judgment-free spaces where people can be themselves. I have over 5 years of experience of my career being spent alongside individuals, families, and community systems in crisis, collaborating with law enforcement, emergency responders, and advocacy programs when things were at their hardest. That work taught me to stay calm, compassionate, and solution-focused under real pressure. Today I work with clients navigating trauma and PTSD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and the mood swings that come with it, borderline personality, relationships and family stress, maternal mental health after pregnancy, and end of life concerns. I have a particular passion for helping children and the parents raising them, supporting them where they are now in a way that stays with them wherever they go next.

My approach is calm, direct, and collaborative. Years of crisis work alongside individuals, families, and community systems, including law enforcement, emergency responders, and advocacy programs, taught me how to stay steady when a situation feels anything but, and I bring that same steadiness into the therapy room. I want to help you understand your trauma rather than only manage around it, and to build coping skills you can actually use on a hard Tuesday. We will go at your pace, and you will never be pushed into deep work before you are ready. I work with children, parents, and adults, and whether you are carrying depression, the ups and downs of bipolar disorder, or the aftermath of something traumatic, my aim is the same: that you leave each session feeling more capable than when you arrived.

Here is what you can expect during our initial meeting:

Building a Foundation

The primary goal of our first session is to get to know one another. We will start by establishing a safe, confidential environment where you feel comfortable sharing. This is not about jumping straight into deep, painful work; it is about building rapport and ensuring you feel heard, understood, and respected from the very beginning.

Understanding Your Story

I will invite you to share what has brought you to this point. We will talk about your current challenges, what you are hoping to change, and any relevant background information you feel comfortable sharing. This helps me gain a clearer picture of your life, your values, and the specific pressures you are navigating.

Defining Your Goals

Success is personal, and we will work together to define what it looks like for you. We will discuss your intentions for our time together, whether that is finding better balance, managing stress, or gaining clarity on a specific life transition. We will treat these goals as a living document that we can revisit and refine as we move forward.

Clarifying the Process

We will review the logistics of our work, including confidentiality, session frequency, and how we will communicate. This is also an opportunity for you to ask any questions you have about my approach or how the process works. My aim is to make sure you feel fully informed and empowered in your decision to seek support.

Closing and Next Steps

Before we conclude, we will summarize what we have discussed and ensure you feel a sense of direction. We will confirm our next steps, leaving you with a clear understanding of how we will continue to work toward the life you want to build.

You are not alone in this process, and by the end of our first session, my hope is that you feel a sense of relief and optimism about the work we are beginning together.