- Direct conversational style
- Skills and coping tools
- Focus on everyday change
About Martin
Martin Godek is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York. He focuses on helping men’s wellbeing by supporting people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or worn down by life. He creates a straightforward space where clients can speak openly and begin to make changes at their own pace.
He has 20 years of professional experience working with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and trauma and abuse. He also addresses relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting and fatherhood concerns, addictions, career strain, and challenges linked to ADHD and bipolar mood difficulties. Other areas he helps with include grief, low self-esteem, feelings of emptiness, and difficulties with commitment or communication.
In sessions he uses practical methods drawn from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, mindfulness, and trauma-focused methods. The focus is on learning simple skills and clearer ways of thinking that can be used between appointments. He prefers plain language and direct conversation rather than clinical jargon.
Martin aims to make the first steps feel manageable. He works with each person to set realistic goals and small actions. Progress is measured in day-to-day changes, such as calmer reactions, better sleep, or clearer communication with others.
People who choose him often want honest feedback and practical tools. He supports clients as they try new approaches and adjust plans when needed. To begin, the site matching process helps pair a person with sessions that fit their schedule and goals.
Approaches that translate to online work
Client-centered work focuses on listening and understanding a person's experience and goals. It helps create space to talk through what matters most and to build trust before trying new strategies. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) teaches practical tools to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, often using short exercises and homework that fit into daily life. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) provides skills for managing strong emotions, improving distress tolerance, and handling intense relationship situations.Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist will discuss your needs, goals, and preferences and recommend which methods to try first. Decisions are made together, and plans are adjusted as progress is reviewed.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people use video or audio in ways that match their comfort level. It also supports doing skill practice between appointments, which many people find helpful for steady change.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting and fatherhood concerns, grief, self-esteem problems, career strain, bipolar, ADHD, and several related areas.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He favors plain language and a client-centered approach, using practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, and trauma-focused methods to teach skills and change everyday behavior.
What is his professional background?
He has 20 years of professional experience supporting people with emotional and behavioral concerns, drawing on a range of therapeutic approaches for practical problem solving.
Where is he licensed and located?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with sessions?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.