Therapist in Indianapolis, Indiana Kathy Martin, Therapist

Kathy Martin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Indiana who has been practicing since 2018. She received her Bachelor’s degree in English and Psychology from Indiana University and her Master’s degree in Social Work at IUPUI. She specialized in Mental Health and Addictions. While in the Master’s program, Kathy worked at CICOA in the Aging and Disability Resource Center, helping to bring in-home care to those with physical disabilities. She completed practicums at IU Methodist’s Geriatric Care department to facilitate bringing CICOA services to those in need, and at Fairbanks Recovery Center with those suffering from the disease of addiction. Post-graduation, Kathy worked for over 3 years (over 4 total with practicum time included) at Fairbanks, and spent time working with detox, residential, and several outpatient levels of care. Kathy has additionally worked at Community’s Touchpoint HATS center, treating those with diagnoses of dementia, Parkinson’s disease, etc. Kathy’s approach to providing therapy is collaborative, believing that the patient is the expert of his/her life, and that the therapist brings education, guidance, support, and assists in development and practice of healthy coping skills to meet life’s challenges. Her role is to create a safe space in which patients feel valued, heard, and respected. Kathy utilizes an integrative approach that is collaborative, solution-focused, and strengths-based. she incorporates CBT, DBT, MI, and ACT modalities. Kathy is passionate, driven, and dedicated to support patients in their journeys to become healthier and happier, and she understands the courage and strength it takes to acknowledge the need for help and ask for it. Kathy’s biggest joy is to see her patients build the confidence and skills to thrive, manage life’s challenges, and any curveballs that come their way. She is proud and honored to be a therapist and for her patients to allow her to be a part of their stories. Outside of work, Kathy enjoys animals (currently have a dog named Chicago) and taking care of her family. She is an avid Cubs fan and TV-movie quote enthusiast.