Therapist profile
Martine Saul, LPC
LPC in Pennsylvania - family and grief focus
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- Client-centered work
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Bereavement support
About Martine
Martine Saul is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with nine years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, relationship concerns, depression, addictions, trauma, and issues around sexuality and gender.
She trained at Chatham University and holds a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology. Her graduate placements were in hospice and palliative care, so she has hands-on experience supporting people near end of life and those who love them. She also earned a certificate in gerontology from the University of Pittsburgh in 2020.
Martine has worked in adult day program settings with older people, including those in early stages of dementia and Alzheimer’s. In that role she planned daily activities designed to engage participants with different abilities. She also worked as a service coordinator and gathered local resources to share with people she supports.
In private practice she works with aging and medically complex populations, as well as with people coping with bereavement and life transitions. She co-facilitates a bereavement support group and takes part in community advocacy work related to social needs.
Her clinical approach draws on client-centered methods alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, and Motivational Interviewing. In sessions she assists clients in talking through specific problems, building coping strategies, and planning next steps they can try between meetings.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches used and how they work online
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's own goals and experiences. The therapist listens closely and encourages the client to lead the conversation while offering reflection and support. This approach helps when someone wants a respectful space to sort through feelings and decisions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect mood. It uses practical exercises and small experiments to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression and to improve day-to-day functioning.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) helps people process traumatic memories through a structured approach that can reduce the intensity of distressing reactions. It is often used when trauma or past events continue to affect current life.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, past experiences with therapy, and preferences. Together they decide whether to emphasize client-centered listening, CBT skills, EMDR processing, or a combination of methods.
Confirm the session formats offered before booking so arrangements fit your routine. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings around work, caregiving, or medical appointments. They also let people join from different locations within Pennsylvania without a commute. Ask about session length and any practical details when scheduling the first visit.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of issues does she help with?
She helps adults with stress, anxiety, grief, relationship concerns, depression, addictions, trauma, and related family or caregiving strains.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She combines client-centered methods with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR or Motivational Interviewing when useful. Sessions focus on practical steps and problem-solving.
How much experience does she have working with grief and hospice?
She has nine years of experience and completed graduate placements in hospice and palliative care, which informed her grief and bereavement work.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Pennsylvania and works from that state.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking by using the online therapy options; the profile does not list specific formats.
How do fees and the subscription model work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.