You matter.

Hello! My name is Laura Martin and I’m the owner and counselor at Blue Hills Counseling & Consultation, LLC. Blue Hills is a private mental health counseling practice located in Paintsville, KY, that offers 1:1 counseling to teens and adults. 

My focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. This is achieved by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan that is comprised of evidence-based treatment modalities and practices. My therapeutic approach is primarily integrative with a focus on cognitive-behavioral strategies, neuroscience, and skills-based interventions. I draw from cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors and work toward practical changes in those areas. I incorporate neuroscience-informed techniques to help clients build emotional regulation and resilience, particularly for those struggling with anxiety, depression, burnout, or perfectionism.

My style is person-centered, meeting clients where they are and supporting them in exploring their concerns and challenges in a way that feels safe and non-judgmental. I value providing clients with mental health education and a structured approach to managing their symptoms, so they feel empowered and capable of making sustainable change. I also incorporate behavioral activation strategies to help clients take actionable steps toward improvement, especially when they are feeling stuck or overwhelmed.

Overall, my work is skills-based and action-oriented, emphasizing emotional regulation and building self-awareness through a collaborative, supportive process.