Welcome!
Are you wrestling with a difficult situation? Feeling "stuck"? Is a relationship at risk? Perhaps irritability, insomnia, or painful memories get in your way? Are you feeling out-of-sync with the world? Whatever your focus may be---relationships, midlife crisis, self-esteem, anxiety or depression, transitions, cancer journey, aging, decisions, women's issues, trauma, giftedness, or performance---my goal is for you to feel heard and validated, to become clear and confident, and to have a sense of purpose and direction.
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As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Doctor of Education, I bring a unique blend of professional expertise, experience, and resources to our work. I am trained and comfortable with verbal and nonverbal therapies, including cognitive, solution-focused, transpersonal, psychoanalytic, relational, and mind-body (EMDR, dream work, Jungian Sandplay, guided imagery).
Whether you are seeking consultation, short-term therapy, or deeper work, I welcome the opportunity to understand how I may be helpful to you. Call or 
with your questions:
831.624.5773 MEMdocMFT@sbcglobal.net..
I look forward to speaking with you..

MarthaElin Mountain, M.Ed., Ed.D., M.A., MFT
Psychotherapy for Healing Growth Clarity Confidence
Serving consultation and therapy clients in Monterey, Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, San Benito Counties, and beyond.
Doctor of Education
EMDR Provider
Giftedness Consultant
Certified Sandplay Therapist
Victim of Crime Affiliate
831.624.5773
www.drmarthaelin.com
26485 Carmel Rancho Blvd.#4, Carmel, CA
621 Forest Ave #2, Pacific Grove, CA
Distance Support Available.
"I'm in a relationship I know isn't good for me."


"Throughout our work together, I want you to feel heard and validated."
"I feel like an imposter. I'm afraid they'll find out I'm not as smart as they think I am."
"My spending is out of control."
"I feel stuck--can't move forward."
"I feel disconnected. from the world."
"I end up with the same problems, no matter who I'm in a relationship with."
"I am worried about repeating a past failure. "
"Something's bothering me about my relationship, but I can't talk to my partner about it."
"My life has changed unexpectedly."
"I'm on edge much of the time."
"I know what I'm thinking but I can't get it across.."
"I lose my temper easily."
"I feel successful at work but unhappy in my life."
Do Any of These Sound Familiar?
"I've had this sad feeling inside for years. It's just always there., under the surface."
"I'm always trying to please my family, and I never feel like a I succeed."
"I'm at a crossroads in my life."
"I feel different from others."