Dr. Marika Martin, PhD, LCMFT, CFLE, is the Clincial Director of Caring Couples Conenctions. She sees clients in Maryland, Virginia, and DC, has worked with couples, individuals, and families for more than 21 years. She is a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist and a Certified Family Life Educator, as well as a member of the National Council on Family Relations, MetroMFT, and the Virginia Mental Health Counselors Association.

Dr. Martin describes her approach as eclectic, because she uses techniques from a variety of therapy models, including Emotion-Focused Therapy for Couples, which focuses on restoring emotional connection. She believes that improving a relationship often depends on addressing underlying communication problems.