
Walter Patrick Martin
Marriage/Family Therapist
Pat uses EMDR DeTUR positive feeling state protocol, were each session shows measurable change which improves your mood, decreases anxiety, decreases obsessive thinking, decreases triggers and cravings relating to any dysfunctional behavior. Pat is a Tier 1 Star Behavioral Health Military Provider and always provides a FREE SESSION for active duty military. Please go to my website where you can schedule yourself online were you see the clock with logo. Click for live schedule.
Pat's style is respectful, interactive and dynamic. He has learned that there are a lot ways to help, to heal and to promote personal growth, and that no particular approach fits every person or situation. Pat has over 17 years of experience working with children, teens and adults who are experiencing emotional or behavioral issues including: depression, anxiety, anger management, ADHD, PTSD, substance abuse and addictions, as well as family, relationship and LGBT issues.
Pat also worked with Riverside County Sheriffs and over 12 years with Special Education Mental Health and helping children and families find services within the community and around California for at risk youth. In addition being part of TBS, wraparound and case management for children in residential placements out of state. Free time Pat is a Scuba Divemaster and loves to explore underwater caves and ships.
San Diego, CA 92131
https://www.yellowschedule.com/booking/familycounselingsandiego
Specialties
- ADHD/ADD
- Anxiety
- Bipolar
- Depression
- Grief/Loss
- PTSD
- Parenting
Walter Patrick Martin's Documents
Demographics served
- Child
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Christian
- Muslim
- Jewish
- Buddhist
- African American
- Latino American
- Asian American
- Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender
- Military/Veteran
- Disabled
Credentials
Licenses
- Marriage/Family Therapist CA - 51509
Associations And Honors
Clinical Fellow American Association of Marriage Family Therapist in good standings.
EMDR International Association Member in good standings.
San Diego County HHSA Director has honored me in my dedication helping the victims of the 2004 & 2005 firestorms in San Diego and Hurricane Katrina.
Education
- National University M.A. — counseling Psychological 1999
- California State University, San Marcos B.A. — Psychology 1996
- Palomar College, San Marcos A.A. — General Studies 1989
Rates & Insurance
Breakthrough has not yet partnered with all insurance companies, but you or the therapist you select may contact your insurer about covering your online care. We strive to accept all insurers but we can not guarantee coverage.
If you receive care on Breakthrough but your insurer declines coverage, you will be billed at the therapist's self-pay rate.
If you can not find a therapist who accepts your insurance, call us at 1-888-282-2522 and we will try to find a therapist who can see you.
Insurances
- Aetna (CA) (CA)
- Cigna (CA)
- HealthNet (CA)
- Humana/LifeSynch (CA)
- MHN/Managed Health Network (CA)
- United Behavioral Health/Optum (CA)
- United Healthcare Military and Veterans (CA)