Martha Rackets Consulting

CLINICAL PRACTICE Are you struggling to connect in your relationship? Has communication become challenging and unproductive? Do you feel like you are losing grip on yourself or losing sight of the love in your relationship while life’s stress and challenges swirl around you? I want to help. I have more than 15 years of experience as a couples and family therapist, and the primary goal of my practice is to create and hold space where clients can process and resolve these very challenges. My role as a therapist is to help couples and families make sense of situations and emotions that are complex, confusing, or hurtful and help guide them through a process of connection, healing, and growth. I have extensive experience working with couples who struggle with breaches of trust, couples who are “fighting all the time”, and couples who have lost a sense of emotional connection and intimacy. I specialize in navigating life transitions and stress including parenthood, career transitions, financial stress, or supporting for children with behavioral health challenges. I provide education, skill development, and coaching to help clients explore deeper issues. During therapy, clients develop a better understanding of themselves and loved ones and begin to create new, more productive and fulfilling ways of communicating and relating. In the therapy process, I will equip clients with knowledge and skills to help manage stress and transitions and feel confident that as life changes, they will grow together rather than apart. I use humor, warmth, and curiosity to connect with clients and create a therapy process that is collaborative and productive. My style is active, compassionate, and realistic. I provide feedback, direction, structure, and accountability to clients during sessions that supports progress toward their goals. My clients will get insights, skills, and direction right away. In addition to private practice, I have experience providing therapy across levels of care and community settings, including hospitals, residential/rehab programs, and intensive outpatient (IOP/PHP) settings. I held the positions of Clinical Director and Executive Director at multiple prestigious behavioral health programs. I work primarily with couples and maintain a clinical caseload comprised of 90% couples, but I also provide individual and family therapy. Schedule an appointment with me for a Consultation Call to learn more! EDUCATION / CREDENTIALS I hold dual bachelor’s degrees from Virginia Tech in Human Development and Sociology. From the University of Kentucky, I earned a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Ph.D. in Family Sciences, and a graduate certificate in Applied Statistics. I also have an advanced certificate in leadership and am a Clinical Fellow with AAMFT. I am also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. In addition to licensure as an LMFT in Virginia and LCMFT in Maryland, I am a board approved supervisor in Virginia and Maryland. I am also a DiSC Certified Practitioner. TRAINING | CONSULTING As an accomplished clinical and behavioral healthcare leader, I am committed to helping organizations develop systems and processes that support organizational health and excellence through leadership training, team building, and consulting. With extensive experience in executive positions, I understand the complexities and challenges involved in providing excellent patient care. I have led healthy, high performing organizations in an ever-changing healthcare landscape. I am a champion for elevating the behavioral health industry by integrating research and outcomes, leaning into innovation and technology, and establishing corporate standard-based business and systems processes. Over the past 15 years, I have served on numerous local, state, and regional boards, volunteering my time to encourage and support the development and advancement of healthcare professionals. I believe that the healthcare workforce is the industry’s most valuable asset and should be prioritized by leadership and in organizations. One of the ultimate demonstrations of a healthy organization is its ability to provide care, support, and respect to its providers. As a trainer and consultant, I specialize in leadership development, organizational change and communication, innovation, culture and team building, and trauma-informed systems of care including trauma-informed leadership, design, and workplaces. I am also passionate about clinical supervision and mentoring new leaders and newcomers to the behavioral health field. I offer a variety of coaching, training, and consulting services for leaders, teams, and organizations. Request an appointment for a Discovery Call to learn more!