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Lawanda F Martin

She/Her/Hers

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC Certified Addictions Professional, CAP

Florida, Texas, Virginia Accepting Online

san antonio Waitlist In-person

Updated August 24, 2022

Specialties & Expertise

Adjustment difficulties & disorders
Bipolar disorder
Clinical supervision

Mood disorders
Communication issues

Professional statement

As the owner and founder of Engedi Therapy Services (ETS), Lawanda Martin, has worked in Human Services for over 20 years in various aspects of counseling. Graduating from Texas A&M University Central with a Masters in Science, Clinical Counseling Psychology with a minor in Marriage & Family Therapy and Substance Abuse Treatment. Currently licensed in Florida as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Certified Addiction Professional (CAP) and a National certification - Alcohol & Other Drugs Counselor (ADC). I hold a Virginia license as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) certification for substance abuse from the Department of Transportation.

I enjoy working with patients from adolescence to geriatrics and has done extensive work focusing on treating depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorders, acute stress, organic mental illness, and substance use disorders, Lawanda has a long history with providing counseling, assessments, pre and post deployment trainings/briefings and social services to military members and their families.

I also spent time working with community behavioral health agencies, providing counseling and assessments to clients with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) and Serious Emotional Disturbances (SED) on an outpatient and inpatient basis and has supervised case managers, license eligible in counseling, and others including licensed individuals.

Message to clients

Hello, I am delighted that you have chosen me to assist you with your journey of becoming a healthier you. Your mental/emotional health is important to me, and I want you to know that in my practice, I believe in listening to your needs and helping you reach goals. So, I encourage you to take an active role in setting the stage for a brighter, calmer, and a less stressed

future with every session.

Let me teach you ways to work through challenging times, sleepless nights, constant worrying, and the many symptoms of depression. I focus on teaching skills that last a lifetime and techniques that can be used in the moment.

I look forward to meeting and working with you!

Specialties

Adjustment difficulties & disorders - Support around adapting to new and/or challenging life circumstances; skill-building for improved stress management and reduction of anxiety.

Bipolar disorder - Developing coping and preventive strategies to stabilize extreme mood swings, including manic and depressive episodes; increasing effective strategies to regulate emotions and maintain a healthy daily routine

Clinical supervision - Offering professional supervision services for clinicians

Mood disorders - Clinical depression, persistent depression, bipolar disorder, and other mood disorders that cause disturbances in the client's mood, causing mood swings, restless sleep, and/or elevated mood

Communication issues - Developing effective interpersonal skills in relationships withpartners, families, and co-workers; using healthy methods of communication to convey needs and respond to others

General expertise

Treatment approaches

Clientele

Couples

Teenagers (13-18)

Insurance

Lawanda Martin is not in-network with any insurances.

Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.

Out-of-pocket fees

Individual sessions: $140 (50min)
Sliding scale: $100 - $140
Initial session: $160 (50min)
Couples sessions: $140 (50min)
Group sessions: $50 (50min)
Family sessions: $140 (50min)
Individual 30 min: $80 (50min)
Saturday Individual appts: $225 (60min)

Additional session information

Payment options

Cash
Credit Card
Debit Card
Zelle
IvyPay

Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

Weekly
Monthly
Every other week
As needed

Therapist's note

Due prior to services rendered

Location(s)

Online Sessions (Florida)

Accepting new clients online

Currently Available Times

Morning (Before 10am)
Daytime (10am - 1pm)
Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
Evening (After 5pm)
Weekends

Regular Hours

Mon Closed
Tue 200pm- 600pm
Wed 200pm- 700pm
Thu 200pm- 700 pm
Fri by appointment
Sat By appointment only - Fee may be higher
Sun Closed

Online Sessions (Texas)

Accepting new clients online

Currently Available Times

Morning (Before 10am)
Daytime (10am - 1pm)
Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
Evening (After 5pm)
Weekends

Regular Hours

Mon Please inquire about hours
Tue 1 pm - 600pm
Wed 1pmm-600pm
Thu 1pm -600pm
Fri Closed
Sat By appointment only - Fee may be higher
Sun Please inquire about hours

Online Sessions (Virginia)

Accepting new clients online

Currently Available Times

Morning (Before 10am)
Daytime (10am - 1pm)
Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
Evening (After 5pm)
Weekends

Regular Hours

Mon Please inquire about hours
Tue 9am-5pm
Wed 9am - 5pm
Thu 9am -5pm
Fri Please inquire about hours
Sat Please inquire about hours
Sun Please inquire about hours

san antonio practice

401 East Sonterra Blvd, suite 375, san antonio, Texas 78258

Accepting new clients with a 2 - 3 week wait in-person

Currently Available Times

Morning (Before 10am)
Daytime (10am - 1pm)
Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
Evening (After 5pm)
Weekends

Regular Hours

Mon 10am-2pm
Tue 9am- 5pm
Wed 9am- 5pm
Thu 9am - 5pm
Fri Please inquire about hours
Sat Please inquire about hours
Sun Please inquire about hours

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 10 years

EnGedi Therapy Services, Owner Private Practice, 2017 - Present

Texas A&M University, Clinical Psychology, 2012

Licensure

Florida: mh13508

Texas: 85427

Virginia: 0701006966

Languages

English