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New to Grow
I’m Kaleb Martin, a Licensed Professional Counselor and founder of Faithful Surrender Counseling. I work with individuals and couples who feel stuck in patterns that aren’t working and are ready for a more honest, intentional way forward. My approach is relational, direct, and focused on helping you understand what’s happening beneath the surface so you can move forward with clarity and purpose.
The first session is about gaining clarity. We will focus on what’s bringing you in, what you’ve been experiencing, and what hasn’t been working. I will ask direct questions to help identify patterns and direction, not just gather information. This is also a time to determine if this is a good fit and whether this process aligns with what you’re looking for.
My strength is bringing clarity to what feels confusing or overwhelming. I help clients identify the patterns driving their thoughts, emotions, and relationships so they can begin responding differently. Rather than focusing on quick fixes, I focus on helping you understand what is actually happening and take ownership of meaningful change.
I am best suited for individuals and couples who are ready to look honestly at their lives and take an active role in change. Many are aware that they are repeating patterns but feel stuck or unsure how to move forward. My clients are not looking for surface-level coping strategies—they want clarity, direction, and a deeper understanding of what is driving their thoughts, emotions, and relationships. This work requires engagement and ownership, and I work best with those who are willing to participate in that process.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
I have specialized training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), including its application with trauma. In my practice, ACT serves as a core framework for helping clients develop awareness of their internal experiences while building a different relationship with their thoughts, emotions, and sensations. Rather than focusing solely on symptom reduction, I help clients learn how to respond to what they are experiencing with greater clarity, flexibility, and intention. This work supports individuals and couples in moving out of reactive patterns and toward actions that are aligned with their values.
Christian Counseling
Christian counseling offers something that purely clinical approaches cannot—a clear foundation for identity, value, and purpose that is not dependent on circumstance, performance, or feeling. In my work, this perspective provides a stable reference point for understanding yourself, your struggles, and your direction. Rather than relying solely on symptom management or personal interpretation, we work from a framework where your value is established, your life has meaning, and change is anchored in truth—not just perception.
Couples Counseling
Working with couples is a specialized focus of my practice, supported by training in relationship work completed under direct supervision. Most couples are not struggling because of a single issue, but because of patterns they don’t fully see. I help bring those patterns into focus so both individuals can take ownership and engage differently. This work is not about assigning blame—it is about building clarity, responsibility, and a more intentional way of relating.
Experiential Therapy
My training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focused heavily on experiential, in-the-moment work completed under direct supervision. In practice, this means we move beyond simply talking about problems and instead engage directly with what is happening as it shows up. This approach helps you see your patterns clearly and begin responding differently, leading to change that is not just understood, but experienced.
Family Therapy
Family therapy is not about identifying one person as the problem—it is about understanding the system. Most family challenges are driven by patterns in communication, roles, and interactions that go unseen. I help bring those patterns into focus so each person can take ownership of their role and begin engaging differently. This work creates greater clarity, reduces tension, and supports a more stable and intentional family dynamic.