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Dr. Veronica Martin-Perkins

Dr. Veronica Martin-Perkins, LPC

Therapist · Texas · 25+ years of experience

Integrative counseling focused on practical change

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At a glance

Listed location
Texas
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
LPC
Languages
English
License (Texas)
LPC · No. 93077
NPI
1376332767

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  • Values based work
  • Skill focused
  • Aging issues aware

About Veronica

Dr. Veronica Martin-Perkins brings an integrative, practical approach to therapy. She holds a Ph.D. in Counseling Education and Supervision and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas. She draws on many methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma, grief, and depression.

With 25 years of experience in counseling and related fields, she tailors sessions to each person's needs. Her work uses ideas from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Client-Centered Therapy. This mix lets her focus on patterns of thinking, emotion regulation, and building values-based action.

People often come for help with abandonment, attachment wounds, caregiver stress, and aging and geriatric issues alongside more common concerns like depression and anxiety. She also supports those facing adoption and foster care questions, blended family adjustments, and communication or commitment problems. Practical skill-building is a frequent part of sessions.

Her background in counseling education and supervision informs a collaborative session style. She aims to create clear goals and concrete steps that fit each person's life. Sessions tend to emphasize small, manageable changes that can relieve distress and improve day-to-day functioning.

Dr. Martin-Perkins works in Texas and provides services in English. Prospective clients should follow the site's process to begin, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

25+ years

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English

Using proven approaches in online therapy

Dr. Martin-Perkins frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in her work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. ACT helps people clarify what matters most to them and take small steps aligned with those values, which can be useful for stress, grief, and long-term life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. She collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their goals, preferences, and daily routines. That means trying techniques in session and adjusting the plan based on what helps most.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people practice new skills in the settings where they live and work, and then discuss how those attempts went with the therapist at the next appointment.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Additional focus areas include aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, adoption and foster care, and attachment concerns.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is integrative and practical, blending CBT, ACT, Attachment-Based Therapy, DBT, and Client-Centered Therapy to match each person's needs. Sessions emphasize skill building and values-based action.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 25 years of combined experience in counseling and related fields. That experience includes roles in counseling education and supervision.

Where is she located and what credentials does she hold?

She practices in Texas and holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted at this time.

How are sessions paid for and what is the cost model?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the matching and scheduling steps.

How do I begin if I want to work with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a time based on the therapist's availability.

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