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Evidence-based telehealth counseling across Florida for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Sessions in English and Spanish. Insurance and private pay, booked through Grow Therapy.
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Juan Carlos Martell, LMHC · Licensed Mental Health Counselor · Now accepting new clients
Hi, I’m Juan Carlos Martell.
I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, published author, and content creator on a mission to make evidence-based psychology accessible to everyone. My work draws on CBT, ACT, and mindfulness; the same tools I use with real clients, translated into practical, everyday language.
LMHC
Licensed counselor. CBT, ACT, and mindfulness.
4 books
Children’s mental health books read by families worldwide.
Psych Life
Psychology education on Instagram and YouTube.
The Adventures of Kevin & Friends
Helping children understand mental health; written for kids, read by families.
How Kevin Overcame His Anxiety
Kevin learns what anxiety is and how to manage it with help from family and friends.
Get it on Amazon ›The New Kid at School and Autism
Kevin and Brittany discover that being different is not such a bad thing.
Get it on Amazon ›The Not-So Bad Bully
Sometimes appearances don’t tell the full story about why people behave the way they do.
Get it on Amazon ›It’s Okay to Ask for Help
Brittany learns about depression and the courage it takes to ask for help.
Get it on Amazon ›Open TestFlight beta
MindfulPractice
A mental wellness app grounded in established approaches, built by a licensed therapist; not a tech company. Grounded in CBT, ACT, and mindfulness. Designed for real people in real moments.
Anxiety Interrupt
Break the cycle with guided micro-interventions.
Rumination Breaker
Step out of thought loops with grounding tools.
Tension Release
Release stress stored in the body.
MindfulPractice is an open TestFlight beta. Join the beta at https://testflight.apple.com/join/j7jDYAqE.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Psych Life?
Psych Life is the psychology education work of Juan Carlos Martell, LMHC, operating as Psych Life, Inc. since 2017. Its mission is to make evidence-based psychology accessible to everyone, translating tools from CBT, ACT, and mindfulness into practical, everyday language through articles, books, a weekly newsletter, and free tools.
Who is Juan Carlos Martell?
Juan Carlos Martell is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida who has practiced as a therapist since 2019; he's a published author and content creator based in Miami. He writes the Psych Life articles and newsletter and is the author of The Adventures of Kevin & Friends, a children's mental health book series, and his work draws on CBT, ACT, and mindfulness.
What is the Psych Life newsletter?
The Psych Life newsletter is a free weekly email that arrives Thursdays at 9:00 AM ET. It is written for adults who want one honest idea a week, in plain words. When you join, you get a free 30-day reflection journal as a welcome gift, and you can unsubscribe anytime.
What free tools does Psych Life offer?
Psych Life offers a free 30-day reflection journal in English and Spanish, four Kevin & Friends family printables (Candle Breath, My Calm Kit, See It Say It Get Help, and Feelings Check-In), a free guide called Why do I apologize so much?, and the Spot Your Patterns worksheet.