Dr. Kristopher Martin, PhD

Dr. Kris Martin, PhD, is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in New York City who provides strengths-based and solution-focused psychotherapy tailored to the specific needs, resources, and life experiences of the individual client. He specializes in treating people with various forms of psychological distress, including past traumas, anxiety and depression, and relationship and self-image problems. Kris works with compassion and humor and maintains an active approach as a psychologist. He strives to enable his clients to develop a curiosity about themselves, leading to regular and intentional self-reflection, resulting in greater self-awareness and acceptance that facilitates wise and healthy choices and behaviors aligned with living one's best lifeDr. Martin has been practicing as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in New York City since 2003, during which he has worked at several prestigious medical institutions, including the James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Westchester …Medical Center, the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation, and HealthRight International. Dr. Martin values and deeply respects the unique attributes of those he treats. Strengths and solution-focused, proudly gay-affirming and deeply committed to human rights, social justice, and anti-bigotry, Dr. Martin welcomes clients from all cultural backgrounds, nationalities, racial and ethnic groups, religions, gender identities, sexual orientations, and across a range of age from adolescence to the elderly. It has been his sincere honor to treat veterans in the Bronx, NY for the past 10 years. From this experience, Dr. Martin has gained expertise in addressing the unique issues of veterans and members of the armed services, and their families. Having worked with artists, writers, and performers, he is keenly aware and respectful of essential self-reflective and revelatory elements of the creative process.Dr. Martin is very personable, encouraging, and highly attuned in his efforts to aid his clients in cultivating and drawing from personal strengths to accomplish their goals for psychotherapy. He looks forward to collaborating with you in psychotherapy to identify and cultivate your personal resources to overcome the challenges you are facing. He will help you to face and resolve past difficulties, grow and flourish in your present life, and pursue healthy, fulfilling goals for a rich and rewarding future.For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit his website today!PAYMENT INFORMATIONThough I do not accept any insurance for payment directly, as an out-of-network provider, I will provide you with the paperwork necessary for you to be reimbursed by your insurance company. In advance of our first scheduled appointment, it will be helpful for you to contact your insurance provider to inquire about your out-of-network mental health benefits, including the yearly deductible, co-payment amount, and percentage of the charged fee that will be reimbursed to you. I gladly accept payment in the form of cash, personal checks, and most credit or debit cards.