- 40 years experience
- LMFT in California
- Supports anxiety
About Martin
Martin Landau-North is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 40 years of experience. He offers calm, direct support for people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, intimacy concerns, and questions about life purpose. He emphasizes straightforward conversation and steady guidance in sessions.
Clients can talk about a wide range of concerns, including panic disorder and panic attacks, attachment and abandonment worries, issues tied to family of origin, and challenges around infidelity or separation. He also helps people navigate fertility-related stress, substance concerns, and sexual or kink-related questions in a nonjudgmental way.
His style is practical and focused. Sessions aim to identify what’s most pressing, build coping skills, and create small steps clients can try between meetings. He pairs talk-based work with problem-solving and coaching when useful to daily life and relationships.
Martin invites people to bring real examples from their lives so therapy stays relevant and usable. He works to make the space feel open and accepting so clients can speak freely about difficult feelings and intimate topics.
To start, people choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. He accepts clients in English and also works with international clients when arrangements are appropriate.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online work
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are used to focus on what matters most in sessions and to teach practical skills. For example, techniques that target anxiety focus on recognizing physical and thought patterns and on building short coping strategies that reduce panic symptoms and worry. These approaches tend to include step-by-step exercises and practice between meetings to help people manage panic attacks and high stress.Another common method emphasizes attachment and relationship patterns. This work helps people notice how early relationships shape current reactions, and it offers clearer ways to communicate needs and set boundaries. It can be useful for intimacy concerns, abandonment issues, and relationship strain.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to choose techniques that fit their goals, comfort level, and everyday demands. Together they track what helps and adjust the plan as needed.
The practical benefits of online therapy can include easier scheduling and the ability to fit sessions into a busy day. Because session formats are not specified in the profile, confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it simpler to attend regular meetings, use brief check-ins when needed, and practice techniques between sessions without major travel.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and coaching concerns. The listing also includes panic disorder and panic attacks among focus areas.
What is his general approach to therapy?
He uses a practical, conversational style that focuses on immediate concerns and real-life steps. Sessions mix talk, problem-solving, and coaching to build coping skills.
How much experience does he bring?
Martin has practiced for 40 years as a California clinician. His background includes work with relationship and family issues and with professional coaching.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) in California. His practice is based in California.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients when arrangements are suitable.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list session formats explicitly. Please confirm current session options when booking to know which formats are available.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.