About

Kerry Martin, LPC, NCC headshot4

EDUCATION:

Master of Arts in Counseling
Colorado Christian University
Lakewood, CO

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
 American Public University
 Charles Town, WV

Death & Grief Studies Certification
Alan Wolfelt, PhD
Center for Loss & Life Transition
Ft. Collins, CO

Brainspotting Certification
David Grand, PhD
Brainspotting Trainings, LLC
Bellmore, NY

TFT (Thought Field Therapy) Certification 
Callahan Method
Roger & Joanne Callahan
Callahan Techniques, LTD

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
National Board Certified Counselor (NBCC)
Brainspotting International Institute
Rocky Mountain Brainspotting Institute (RMBI)
Center for Loss and Life Transition 
 American Counseling Association (ACA)
Colorado Counseling Association (CCA)
EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)
International Institute for Trauma & Addiction Professionals (IITAP) Mod 1

As a Counselor:
I work with adults of all ages who may be struggling with anxiety, self-esteem, fears, phobias, family of origin issues, grief and life transitions. I work with individual adults in all stages of relationship. While I am not a traditional “couple’s counselor,” I do work with couples preparing for a lifelong commitment, as in premarital counseling. My expertise extends to individuals questioning the wisdom, safety, strength and integrity of a current relationship, recovering from a previous relationship, or identifying their own needs, desires, priorities, and readiness for a future relationship. I have extensive training and experience working with people in various life transitions; marriage, divorce, parenthood, relocation, retirement, disability, life after diagnosis, life after loss…the list of life’s transitions is endless. Maybe life is leading you to transition your parental role as children enter adulthood, as you become an adult and need to redefine your own role in your relationship with parent(s), as you take on the role of “the ex” when a relationship splinters or the step-parent when a new family begins. Life transitions span the spectrum of life. Some are inherently sad, some are exciting, some are confusing, and some are downright terrifying. Having an experienced, trained counselor walking alongside you can be incredibly helpful as you navigate any and all life transitions. 

Today’s professional counseling recognizes that we are all spiritual beings. Ethics and best practices encourage the incorporation of the client’s spirituality and the client’s belief system into the therapeutic process as the client wishes. Although my personal belief system is founded in the Christian faith, we will work together to ensure that your personal spiritual belief system is both honored and integrated into your therapeutic process.