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Charles E. Martin, Ph.D. Clinical Psychologist
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www.Clinical-Psychologist.com
www.Marriage-Counseling.com
Email Dr. Martin -
www.CharlesMartinPhD@comcast.net
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Welcome!
Dr. Charles E. Martin is a licensed clinical psychologist in full-time private practice with offices in Knoxville, Tennessee (Knox County). He is currently accepting new patients.
Dr. Martin has been in practice over 30 years working with adults, couples, families, and teenagers with a range of problems from stresses of everyday living to serious emotional problems. Dr. Martin's treatment approach is solution-oriented.
Often described as gentle and easy-going, Dr. Martin's counseling style is amiable and courteous. He understands that many people are quite anxious when they begin counseling and he makes the initial sessions comfortable.
You are invited to browse through any of the following sections to gain more information about his practice. When you call for an initial appointment, Dr. Martin will give you priority in finding a time that is both convenient and as soon as possible.
| Professional Services |
Dr. Martin has a general psychological practice in which he treats emotional problems, stress related problems, and relationship problems. The treatment or counseling approaches depend on the problem presented and are tailored for each individual's or couple's needs.
Professional services available are:
Marriage Counseling
Family Therapy
Pre-marriage Counseling
Relationship Counseling
Relaxation Training
Psychological Assessment and Testing
Psychological Consultation
Dream Analysis and Interpretation
Some of the most common problems treated are:
Anxiety & Panic attacks
Excessive Worry
Stress
Low Self-esteem
Phobias
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Agoraphobia
Anger Management
Grief & Loss
Alcohol Abuse
Coping With Difficult People
Men's & Women's Midlife Problems
Adult ADD
Test Anxiety
Marriage Problems
Relationship Problems
Difficulties in Communicating
Step-parenting Problems
Excessive Jealousy
Trust Problems
Coping with Teenagers
Surviving Divorce
| About Fees and Insurance |
Dr. Martin's fees for individual counseling and marriage or couples counseling are as follows:
The fee structure is for office visits only. Dr. Martin does not offer any form of online or e-mail counseling.
**** Please note: Dr. Martin no longer accepts insurance for marriage or family counseling. He does accept insurance for individual appointments.
If you will be using health insurance, we will be happy to obtain your exact insurance benefits, including deductibles and co-payments Sometimes the experience of contacting an insurance office for information is difficult and complicated, and we have become experts at this process. Most new clients want to know this information before their initial appointment so they will know what payment will be expected at time of services.
As a courtesy to our clients, we will gladly complete and file your insurance claims. We will wait for payment from the insurance company for your insurance benefits. We ask that you make your co-payment at time of services. If your deductible has not been met for the year, we ask that you pay for services until your deductible has been met.
Dr. Martin is a preferred provider for many insurance companies and most MCO's, PPO's, and POS's. By using a preferred provider, you obtain maximum benefits and the lowest copayment possible. He is being added to new insurance provider panels every month. Some, but not all, insurance panels he is currently on are:
Acordia, Allmerica Financial, America Healthcare Trust POS, American UltraNet, Benefit Management, Inc., Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Cross/Blue Shield EAP, Blue Cross/Blue Shield FEP, Blue Cross/Blue Shield TVA, Cariten, Cariten Senior Health Plan, Cigna, Corporate Health Administrators, Diversified Group Administrators, Employer's Health, Fortis Benefits, Great West Insurance, Guardian, HealthSource POS Plan, Heritage, Humana, Kanawha/PHP, Medicare, Mental Health Network, Metra Health, Options Health Care, Phoenix Home Life, Principle Financial, Provident, Prudential, Railroad Medicare, S.E.Pipetrades Health, TADCO, LLC, United Healthcare (State of TN plans), U.T. Health Plan, Vencor, Willis Caroon
Please note that insurance provider panels change frequently, and the above list might not be completely up to date. Your insurance plan might very well be covered even though it is not listed above. The only way to know accurately is to let us make a call to your insurance company. We invite inquiries and we can give you the very latest information. If you have any questions about fees or insurance coverage, please call Dr. Martin's office.
| Information About Appointments |
To make an appointment, call Dr. Martin's Knoxville office at (865) 690-9998 at any time. Please leave your name and telephone number is Dr. Martin's confidential voice mailbox and he will return your call as soon as possible.
Dr. Martin always makes room for new clients, and initial appointments will be scheduled as quickly as possible.
If there is an urgent need for an immediate appointment or an emergency, Dr. Martin will try to schedule an appointment the same day.
Special note - for emergency calls:
If you
are NOT currently a patient of Dr. Martin's and are experiencing an emergency or
crisis after hours or when our office is closed, it may best be handled by one
of the following options:
1. Contact
your primary care physician.
2. Go to the emergency room of any hospital.
3. Contact the emergency hotline of
the nearest Mental Health Center
4. Dial 911 for assistance
| Directions
to Dr. Martin's Offices |
We are located just off Kingston Pike on Center Park Drive just barely west of the Pellissippi Parkway interchange. At the traffic light at the entrance to the Fort Sanders West complex, turn North on Center Park Drive (away from Fort Sanders West and toward the Slyman Real Estate Building), go around the immediate "S" curve, and we are in the first building on the left. This building has offices on all four sides, and Dr. Martin's offices are on the back side of the building, Suite 1300. The entrance is around the corner from the parking area. The office sign reads Pellissippi Psychiatry & Counseling.
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| Treatment and Counseling Philosophy |
A major goal Dr. Martin has in counseling is finding solutions. With managed care often restricting or reducing the number of sessions available, Dr. Martin believes it is important to be focused and goal-oriented in finding practical answers or solutions to the problems presented.
An important part of finding solutions is making the most of the sessions. Dr. Martin will often suggest homework assignments or recommended readings which the client can pursue between sessions to enhance the counseling process. These are, of course, not required but are offered as suggestions to clients.
For many clients, developing coping skills is of major importance. Dr. Martin places emphasis on skill-building in his counseling.
In marriage counseling sessions, Dr. Martin believes improving communications is a significant goal and he works with couples to develop win-win solutions. Most couples do not want to find a villain, but rather want to make the relationship more positive and communications more effective.
If medication appears to be needed, Dr. Martin routinely works with a client's primary care physician or psychiatrists in the community. If a patient does not have a primary care physician, Dr. Martin can give a referral list of well-qualified physicians.
| Training and Experience |
Dr. Martin attended the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, where he earned a B.S. in Marketing and a Ph.D. in Psychology. His internship was served at the Tavistock Clinic in London, England. During his graduate training, he worked with adults, families, teenagers, and children in three local mental health facilities.
Following the awarding of his doctorate in 1977, Dr. Martin worked at Peninsula Hospital in Louisville, TN for eight years. During this time he conducted a great many individual, family, and group therapy sessions. In 1985 he and several colleagues established a private practice in West Knoxville.
Dr. Martin has remained in private practice since that time, but additionally has served as a consultant to local industry and businesses and provided Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) services. He has also conducted numerous workshops in the community on such topics as Recovering from Depression, Improving Communication Problems, Not to Worry Workshop, and Stress Reduction workshops.
Dr. Martin taught psychology courses at the University of Tennessee Evening School for a number of years.
One of Dr. Martin's professional interests is writing. He has published approximately three hundred newspaper columns dealing with psychological questions.
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