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Gloria Martin is credentialed by the State of
Texas as a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) and a licensed
professional counselor (LPC). She
is approved by the state of
Texas as an LPC and LMFT
supervisor.
Gloria received her Bachelor of Science
degree in family and child services from Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama.
She has a Master of Arts degree in marriage and family therapy from the
University of Houston-Clear Lake in Houston, Texas.
Gloria has a private
counseling practice and works with individuals, couples, and families.
She specializes in work with family systems. Focusing on strengths and a
belief that people want to change, Gloria helps families, couples, and
individuals discover ways to function optimally. Additionally, she is
interested in the connection of mind, body, and spirit and assists in
helping people care for their inner self. Gloria combines her life
experience as a mother and wife with her knowledge of family systems to
offer a unique blend of counseling theories and techniques to meet the needs
of her clients.
Gloria and her husband
of 31 years Phill have been involved in marriage enrichment and were trained
by David and Vera Mace, founders of the
Association of
Couples for Marriage Enrichment (ACME). In addition the Martin’s
are trained in
Couple Communication Program®.
Gloria is a certified leader of
Prepare and Enrich.
The Martin’s have two daughters, age 28 and 25.
Gloria’s Philosophy.
I believe that anyone may encounter
difficulty on life’s journey. Recognizing and making change can be
challenging and difficult. Seeking support from an objective trained
counselor helps individuals, couples, families, and systems positively and
honestly embrace change and enhances optimal health.
My philosophy focuses on the whole
person or system and discovering the strengths of each member of the family
or system. Work and family relationships can become out of balance. Issues
such as job stress, depression, grief, poor communication, children’s
behavior problems, life-stage concerns, divorce, and/or step parenting
affect our ability to function successfully. Awareness of the effect of the
environment on family and system members function is important in obtaining
optimal health.
I engage clients in finding solutions
for their problems. Discovering answers that are within is accomplished by
exploring our roles, our interactional patterns, our goals, our beliefs, and
the rules governing our lives. As I listen deeply, validate, and
acknowledge, I support my client’s quest for optimal health. Clients are
able to objectively express, recognize, and solve their problems.
