Viktoriia Martin

Our mind is very powerful, and our body is a well-organized complex machine. And sometimes it can be very difficult to change our ways and part with certain ways of thinking and behaving. This is where my help comes into play.

I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. I graduated from North Park University in Chicago. I have been trained to work with different population groups, various age groups and backgrounds. The four main population groups that I mainly focus on now are: young children and family connections strengthening, adolescents with career counseling, geriatric population with retirement plans and first responders and PTSD and trauma.  My main way of thinking is a holistic approach to counseling, that is why I am also a Health and Wellness Coach, NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Youth Exercise Specialist and a Cosmetologist. I have training in CPR and First Aid certified and well as Mental Health First Aid and Mental Toughness certified. I am pursuing my second dual MA in Lifestyle Medicine and Health Administration.

I am certified in Childhood Trauma Counseling, Suicide Prevention, Art Therapy and Reiki Level I. I have extensive education in Sound and Music Therapy as well as Play Therapy, Tai Chi, Somatic Trauma release, Yoga and Essential Oils.

I base my counseling on neuroscience, and mind-body connection as well as CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), mindfulness and meditation, Somatic trauma release, movement and exercise. Have spiritual training in world religion and nature connections. My training is mainly focused on trauma, anxiety, depression, grief counseling, PTSD, ADHD, autism and other learning disorders.

I utilize positive thinking, strength-based approach, ten dimensions of wellness and self-care planning and nutrition guidance.

Everything I do in counseling I utilize in my own life as well. I enjoy traveling and spending time with my family, my three kids and my husband. I love to cook, dance, and explore new things and the world.