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Dr. Martin Tamkin, LMFT

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Martin is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Martin. View 1 review
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in California

Recent reviews

Marty helped me through a very traumatic time in my life when I had no one to talk to. He is very patient, kind, and provided gently advice and feedback to my questions and concerns. He was very good at helping me cope with my anxiety and provided practical and objective tools to manage my anxiety and overwhelming negative thoughts.

Reviewed November 2018

More about Martin

  • 15 years' experience
  • Male
  • LMFT

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 15 years of counseling and psychotherapy experience. Whether you want to achieve a specific short-term goal or desire more long-term life satisfaction overall, I look forward to helping you heal, learn, and grow. I have worked with individuals, couples, and families for more than a decade as a licensed provider in California and have practiced in Illinois and Nebraska. I also have six years of experience supervising counselors, psychotherapists, and social workers as well as two years of experience teaching psychology at a four year state university.

I enjoy helping people develop their life skills, be empowered, understand themselves and others, and experience more happiness and contentment. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship between counselor and client is a key factor to positive change and is built by communicating non-judgmental empathetic understanding. I find that an integrated approach is useful overall and that some theoretical orientations work better for some people rather than others. I have experience in providing Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Feminist Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy. As I have experience using a variety of psychotherapy orientations and look at complex situations from multiple perspectives, I can help you choose which might be the best fit for you.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Self esteem Depression Addictions LGBT Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issues Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Career difficulties Bipolar disorder

Licenses

Dr. Martin Tamkin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285954008.

  • LMFT · California · 44861 · Expires May 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Dr. Martin Tamkin

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

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Clients mention: Anxiety Helped Helping

Marty helped me through a very traumatic time in my life when I had no one to talk to. He is very patient, kind, and provided gently advice and feedback to my questions and concerns. He was very good at helping me cope with my anxiety and provided practical and objective tools to manage my anxiety and overwhelming negative thoughts.

Reviewed November 2018

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Frequently asked questions

Does Dr. Martin Tamkin offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Dr. Martin Tamkin works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Dr. Martin Tamkin speak?

Dr. Martin Tamkin speaks English.

How many years of experience does Dr. Martin Tamkin have?

Dr. Martin Tamkin has 15 years of experience.

Where is Dr. Martin Tamkin licensed to practice?

Dr. Martin Tamkin is licensed to practice in California.

Does Dr. Martin Tamkin accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Dr. Martin Tamkin does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

How can I communicate with Dr. Martin Tamkin?

Dr. Martin Tamkin can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Dr. Martin Tamkin?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.