Mr. Martin received his Bachelor of Science degree in psychology (Magna Cum Laude) from the University of Pittsburgh and his Master of Arts degree in clinical psychology (terminal degree program) from Marshall University, in Huntington, West Virginia.

He has been engaged in the fulltime practice of clinical psychology since 1979 and has experience in both inpatient and outpatient, and profit and non-profit, settings.

He established his private practice in West Hamlin, in rural Lincoln County, in 1994. In June 2002, the office was moved to Hamlin. His practice provides psychotherapy for a wide variety of problems, including: depression, anxiety disorders, marital problems, and substance abuse disorders. Psychological evaluations are provided for Kanawha Valley Center, West Virginia Division of Disability Determination, West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, Kanawha County and Cabell County Public Defenders, and attorneys.

Mr. Martin accepts West Virginia Medicaid, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, PEIA, and most other private insurance plans.

Office hours are by appointment, 9:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

In 2000, Mr. Martin established Martin & Associates Psychological Consultant Services. This is a group of six licensed psychologists organized to provide psychological evaluations for clients of Kanawha Valley Center, to establish diagnostic eligibility and to provide recommendations for treatment in Lincoln, Cabell, Putnam, Kanawha, Wayne, and Mason counties. These psychologists also participate in treatment planning for Kanawha Valley Center clients. He is a full member and has served as president of the West Virginia Association of Masters in Psychology.