- Evidence-based care
- Family and parenting focus
- Executive coaching
About Martin
Martin Landau-North is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 40 years of experience in California. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, intimacy-related issues, sexual function and executive coaching. He aims to make the first step less daunting and supports people as they begin therapy.
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to each person’s situation. Sessions are conversational and practical. Martin emphasizes clear goals and tries to keep work focused on what matters now for daily life and relationships.
Many people come with worries about attachment, abandonment, or family of origin patterns. He also addresses issues such as infidelity, divorce and separation, and problems tied to fertility and parenting strain. Concerns around BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture are approached without judgment and with attention to safety and communication.
Addiction and panic concerns are handled with concrete tools to reduce symptoms and improve coping. He also helps with forgiveness, guilt and shame, and finding life purpose. Men’s issues and narcissism-related patterns are part of his experience as well.
Martin blends coaching-style guidance with therapy to support career and leadership concerns. Sessions are meant to be a place to talk things through, test new ways of relating, and build practical steps forward.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online care
Martin draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address relationship, family and intimacy concerns. One commonly used approach focuses on identifying patterns in relationships and teaching concrete communication skills to reduce conflict and improve closeness. This helps people who feel stuck in repeating arguments or who want clearer ways to talk about needs.Another useful method targets anxiety and panic by teaching step-by-step coping strategies and breathing or grounding exercises. These tools are practical and can be practiced between sessions to reduce symptom spikes and increase day-to-day functioning.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan over time. That means trying skills in sessions and deciding together which techniques feel most helpful.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session formats before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand it. They can also let people continue work while traveling or manage appointments around work and family commitments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
40+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help people with?
He helps with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, intimacy and sexual-function issues, and executive coaching. Additional focuses include abandonment, attachment, infidelity, divorce, and addiction.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a coaching approach when helpful. Sessions are conversational, goal-oriented, and focused on practical skills and clearer communication.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 40 years of professional experience working with people on relationship, family, intimacy, and workplace concerns.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT - practicing in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. He also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current options with the service before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.