- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Communication skills
About Martha
Martha Cobb is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina with 26 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who face stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief, and relationship and parenting concerns. Martha also lists anger, self-esteem, and ADHD among the issues she helps people address.
Her approach centers on clear listening and practical steps. She uses client-centered conversations to understand what matters to each person. From there she draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness to help people notice thoughts, manage strong emotions, and try different responses.
Martha often focuses on communication and everyday skills. That can mean practicing ways to speak up, setting boundaries, or finding small routines that ease daily strain. She also works with the fallout of separation, losses, and family conflict by helping people sort priorities and plan next steps.
For anger specifically she looks at triggers and patterns, and helps people build alternatives to lashing out or shutting down. Work on impulse control and frustration tolerance pairs with strategies for repairing relationships after a heated moment.
Sessions aim to be practical and to fit into real life. Expect straightforward conversation, skill-building exercises, and mindfulness practices you can use outside sessions. The focus is on what you want to change and small, sustainable shifts that make day-to-day life more manageable.
How Martha integrates approaches for online work
Client-Centered Therapy in her work means the conversation starts with the person's priorities. The therapist listens without judgment and follows what matters most to the client, which helps shape practical goals and the pace of sessions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought patterns that fuel anger and unhelpful behaviors. It involves trying small behavior changes and tracking results to reduce reactivity and improve mood.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to notice tension as it rises. These skills can help interrupt automatic responses and make it easier to choose different actions in the moment.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Martha works with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, lifestyle, and comfort level. She checks in regularly and adjusts techniques based on what is genuinely helpful.
If you plan to use online sessions, confirm the exact formats before booking. The practical benefits of remote work include fitting sessions into a busy schedule, shorter check-ins when time is limited, and using video or phone options depending on bandwidth and comfort. Online work can make it easier to practice skills between sessions and apply them to everyday situations.
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with related to anger?
She works with anger alongside stress, relationship problems, parenting strains, grief, trauma, and related issues like impulsivity and shame.
What is her general therapy style?
Martha uses client-centered conversations and practical tools. She combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness with motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques.
How much experience does she have?
She has 26 years of clinical experience as a counselor in North Carolina.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCMHC and practices in North Carolina.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.