Therapist profile
Dr. Kenneth (Ken) Martz, PA Psychologist PS017266
PA Psychologist - Family and parenting
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- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness tools
- Solution-focused work
About Kenneth
Dr. Kenneth (Ken) Martz is a PA Psychologist (PS017266) with 25 years of clinical experience based in Pennsylvania. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, career strains, parenting challenges, addiction concerns, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, sleep problems, anger, and self-esteem difficulties.
Ken takes a direct, practical approach. He uses methods from cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy alongside mindfulness and solution-focused techniques. Sessions focus on concrete steps people can try between meetings. He also draws on breathing and meditation tools to manage agitation and sleep problems.
He has worked in clinical supervision and leadership across different organizations. That background informs his work with people seeking coaching around career and leadership concerns. He brings that experience to conversations about workplace stress, life purpose, and midlife transitions.
Ken often works with men around anxiety, panic, intimacy concerns, and addiction-related problems. He addresses harmful self-talk, shame, and guilt with specific exercises and behavior-focused plans. He also supports people dealing with communication problems and process addictions such as gambling or exercise where those are a concern.
Sessions are practical and goal-oriented. Ken helps people set clear steps and checks progress over time. He encourages skills practice between meetings so changes can carry into daily life.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking committed action. It helps people move forward even when uncomfortable thoughts or feelings are present, which can be useful for anxiety, career decisions, and life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses practical exercises to challenge unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors, often helping with anxiety, depression, and sleep problems.
Mindfulness-based work teaches attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve sleep and emotional regulation. Those practices are paired with behavioral steps from CBT and solution-focused techniques to keep sessions action-oriented.
Choosing the right mix of approaches is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust the plan based on what is working and what the client prefers. That conversation usually begins in the first few meetings.
The original profile does not list specific online formats. Confirm the platform and session types before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter focused check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so people can use their break or evening slots more easily.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of family and parenting concerns does he address?
He supports adults facing parenting strain, family communication problems, and work-family balance. Topics include stress, sleep issues, and parenting-related anger.
How would he approach anxiety or depression?
He uses cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to reduce unhelpful thinking and manage symptoms. Therapy includes practical exercises to practice between sessions.
What is his professional background?
He has 25 years of experience and has held clinical supervision and leadership roles in multiple organizations. That experience informs his coaching and workplace-related work.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is listed as a PA Psychologist with registration PS017266 and is based in Pennsylvania.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
Which session formats are offered?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Confirm the current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with him?
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