- CBT methods
- Guilt and shame
- Caregiver stress
About Gilbert
Gilbert Martin is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Louisiana with 45 years of experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, relationship struggles, depression, and life transitions, and lists guilt and shame among his focus areas.
He uses straightforward talk and practical steps in sessions. He listens to what matters to each person and helps them name the thoughts and feelings that keep recurring. Conversation includes looking at unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new ways of responding to hard moments.
Over decades of practice he has helped people learn skills for managing panic, social anxiety, and mood problems. He also assists those feeling overwhelmed by caregiving responsibilities or who are coping with loss. Sessions often involve practicing manageable changes between meetings so progress can be noticed day to day.
Gilbert describes his approach as collaborative. He aims to work with clients to set clear goals and to track small gains. He explains interventions plainly and checks in about what is helping and what is not.
People who choose him can expect direct, practical conversation about feelings like guilt, shame, or regret. He encourages gradual steps and concrete strategies rather than abstract talk. To begin, people follow the site's matching and scheduling process to arrange a first session.
How cognitive approaches and online sessions fit together
CBT - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It involves identifying patterns of thinking that increase distress and practicing small behavior changes to test new responses. This work is often useful for anxiety, panic attacks, mood problems, and guilt or shame that follows specific situations.The therapist will work with each person to decide which techniques to try first. That decision is collaborative and based on the client's goals and what feels doable. He checks progress and adjusts plans so sessions stay focused on practical steps that matter to the client.
Confirm the specific session formats available before booking, since the biography does not list formats directly. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow short check-ins when needed. They can also let people practice coping strategies in their everyday routines and then discuss what did or did not work at the next session.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
45+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, depression, and life changes, and lists guilt and shame among his focus areas.
How does he approach feelings of guilt or shame?
He uses direct talk and practical steps to name unhelpful thoughts and practice different responses to those feelings.
What is his clinical background and experience?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 45 years of experience working in related areas such as panic, mood disorders, and caregiving stress.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is licensed in Louisiana and practices as an LPC in that state.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.