Dr. Judith Josiah-Martin, LCSW

Dr. Judith Josiah-Martin is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience helping people handle stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career shifts, and compassion fatigue. She works with adults who are facing tough life changes and practical problems. Her approach is steady, respectful, and focused on what a person wants to change.

She creates a welcoming space that honors different backgrounds and identities. Sessions combine practical skills and thoughtful reflection. Dr. Josiah-Martin uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to notice and change unhelpful thinking. She also draws on acceptance and commitment techniques to help people live in line with their values.

Attachment-based ideas inform how she looks at relationships and communication patterns. Mindfulness exercises are used to calm the body and sharpen focus during stressful times. Motivational interviewing helps people find the energy to make meaningful changes when they feel stuck.

Her experience includes helping people deal with caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, immigration-related concerns, and addiction-related struggles. She also supports those coping with isolation, family of origin wounds, and grief from natural or human-caused disasters. The emphasis is on practical steps clients can use between sessions.

Dr. Josiah-Martin practices in Maine and works in English. She encourages a collaborative process where goals are set together and progress is reviewed often. Prospective clients are invited to consider whether her style feels like a fit for their needs.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Dr. Josiah-Martin uses cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy in ways that translate well to online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and practicing different behaviors to reduce worry and improve mood. Acceptance and commitment therapy helps people notice difficult feelings and choose actions that match their values, which can reduce avoidance and increase meaningful activity.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust plans as progress is reviewed. Clients help shape which techniques are used and how sessions are structured.

Because session formats are not specified here, confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online appointments easier to fit into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Online work can make it simpler to practice skills between sessions and keep momentum during life changes.