- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Trauma focus
About Martin
Martin Godek is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with 20 years of experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and anger. Martin uses straightforward talk and practical skills to help people who find social interaction, speaking up, or being observed difficult.
He focuses on making sessions clear and predictable. Conversations tend to center on current situations, coping skills, and small behavioral steps to try between meetings. He draws on client-centered methods to listen, CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts, and trauma-focused strategies when past events affect daily life.
Martin often helps people who feel stuck by turning broad worries into manageable steps. Sessions can include mindfulness exercises to reduce immediate tension and DBT-based techniques when emotions feel overwhelming. He works with both short-term goals and longer patterns that return over time.
Over two decades of practice in New York have given him experience with a wide range of concerns. That includes mood and substance issues, challenges with intimacy and parenting, and struggles around shame, isolation, or commitment. He aims to make the process understandable and steady.
People looking to start are guided through a simple intake and scheduling process. The first meetings typically focus on immediate priorities and practical next steps. Martin frames progress as a sequence of small, testable changes rather than a single big shift.
How his therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on open listening and reflecting what the client says. Online sessions can use that approach to map immediate concerns and decide what to prioritize next. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets thought patterns and behaviors; in remote sessions this often means reviewing specific situations, testing new responses, and assigning small practice tasks between meetings. Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses how past events continue to affect daily life and uses structured techniques to work through distressing memories or reactions.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, what feels most pressing, and what methods seem manageable. Together they pick strategies to try and adjust them as progress or obstacles appear.
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people practice skills in real-life contexts and bring those examples back to the session for discussion.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and anger, plus related issues such as grief, addiction, and parenting concerns.
What is his general approach in sessions?
Sessions combine client-centered conversation with practical techniques from CBT and DBT, and may include mindfulness or trauma-focused work depending on needs.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 20 years of professional experience working with a broad range of concerns.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is an LMHC licensed in New York and practices from that location.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to schedule?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.