Dr. Veronica Martin-Perkins, LPC
Compassionate counselor for trauma and relationships
- Trauma and grief
- Relationships and couples
- CBT and ACT informed
About Dr. Veronica Martin-Perkins
Dr. Veronica Martin-Perkins is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with 25 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, families, and children through stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma, grief, and depression. She earned a Ph.D. in Counseling Education and Supervision - a doctoral degree focused on advanced counseling practice, training, and supervision - and holds graduate degrees in counseling and educational administration. She is also a Certified Trauma and Resilience Practitioner, which informs her work with people recovering from difficult life events.
Her practice is integrative and draws on evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). She combines these methods with mindfulness, solution-focused strategies, and narrative techniques, adapting interventions to each client's needs. When working with children she incorporates play and art therapy methods to create developmentally appropriate ways to process emotions and experiences.
Dr. Martin-Perkins focuses on building resilience, improving communication, and supporting healing after trauma or loss. Her work addresses a wide range of concerns from abandonment and attachment issues to caregiver stress, blended family challenges, and body image. She emphasizes practical skills and emotional insight to help clients move toward healthier patterns and greater well-being.
Her practice is integrative and draws on evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). She combines these methods with mindfulness, solution-focused strategies, and narrative techniques, adapting interventions to each client's needs. When working with children she incorporates play and art therapy methods to create developmentally appropriate ways to process emotions and experiences.
Dr. Martin-Perkins focuses on building resilience, improving communication, and supporting healing after trauma or loss. Her work addresses a wide range of concerns from abandonment and attachment issues to caregiver stress, blended family challenges, and body image. She emphasizes practical skills and emotional insight to help clients move toward healthier patterns and greater well-being.
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 Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dr. Veronica Martin-Perkins have?
Dr. Veronica Martin-Perkins has 25 years of experience in education and mental health.
Is Dr. Veronica Martin-Perkins a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). License details: TX LPC 93077.
In which languages does Dr. Veronica Martin-Perkins provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Dr. Veronica Martin-Perkins located?
She is located in Texas.
How can I work with Dr. Veronica Martin-Perkins as my therapist?
You can work with Dr. Veronica Martin-Perkins through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dr. Veronica Martin-Perkins work with international clients?
Dr. Veronica Martin-Perkins does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dr. Veronica Martin-Perkins cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Dr. Veronica Martin-Perkins uses approaches that bring practical tools and deeper insight to online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify personal values and take committed action toward a meaningful life while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. It is often helpful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions.Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and helps clients understand how early bonds influence current interactions. This work supports healing in relationship difficulties, abandonment concerns, and family or caregiving dynamics.
Dr. Martin-Perkins approaches treatment collaboratively, recognizing that finding the right method is part of the therapeutic process. She partners with clients to identify goals, test approaches, and adjust the plan based on what fits the client's needs, preferences, and life circumstances.
Online therapy offers flexible options for connecting with licensed professionals and therapists. Clients can meet by video call for a face-to-face experience, use phone sessions when video is not possible, or choose live chat and text-based messaging for shorter check-ins and ongoing support. These formats make it easier to fit care into busy schedules and to access consistent support regardless of location.
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