About Dr. Kimberly M. Martin

Dr. Kimberly is currently licensed to conduct in-person and online psychological services in the District of Columbia, Virginia, and Indiana. Online services are also available for individuals under jurisprudence with PSYPACT

Dr. Kimberly has her doctorate from the Adler School of Professional Psychology in Chicago, Illinois, master’s degree in Community Psychology from Martin University, and an undergraduate degree in Social and Behavioral Sciences from Indiana University at IUPUI.

Dr. Kimberly is an Adlerian psychologist, an Individual, and holistic therapy which emphasizes the individual, community, and the interplay between mind and body. She has additional certifications in Mind-body medicine, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Brainspotting, and yoga. Dr. Kimberly also integrates Buddhism and principles of Buddhist psychology in therapeutic settings. Her goal as a holistic provider is to bring awareness of the interconnection between mind-body medicine and psychological care. She has over 25 years of experience working with several populations and clinical settings. She enjoys helping clients discover their true potential and tailors her approaches to the client and their presenting concerns. As a clinical psychologist, Dr. Kimberly helps individuals understand the root cause behind the manifestation of mental health symptoms and determines the most effective and accessible ways to reduce these symptoms for individuals regardless of economics, gender, social or cultural status.

In addition to private practice, Dr. Kimberly serves on the Social Justice Task Force for the North American Society for Adlerian Psychology and is an Advisory Board member with the Center for Adlerian Practice and Scholarship. She facilitates conversations throughout the city related to mental wellness, intersectionality, diversity, and inclusion. Listen to Dr. Kimberly on the podcast: Dr. Kimberly: Tea and Therapy.

Credentials

  • District of Columbia Licensed Clinical Psychologist 2021
  • State of Indiana Licensed Clinical Psychologist, 2011
  • Common Wealth of Virginia Licensed Clinical Psychologist, 2020
  • Health Service Provider in Psychology, 2011
  • National Health Register Psychologist, 2020
  • Registered Yoga Teacher 2004

Training

  • Psy.D Clinical Psychology Adler School of Professional Psychology 2010
  • B.G.S. Indiana University 1996
  • Brainspotting Level I 2020
  • Level I Phoenix Rising yoga therapy 2007
  • M.S. Community Psychology Martin University 2001
  • Certification Center for Mind Body Medicine 2011
  • Brainspotting Level II 2020
  • Registered Yoga Teacher Cityoga 2004

Memberships

  • Adlerian Society UK Institute for Individual Psychology
  • American Psychological Association
    • Div. 9: Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI)
    • Div 35: Society for the Psychology of Women
      • Div 35-Section on Psychology of Black Women
      • Div 35-Section for Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Concerns
    • Div 39: Society for Psychoanalysis and Psychoanalytic Psychology
    • Div 42: Psychologists in Independent Practice
    • Div 44: Society for the Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender
      • Div 44: Society for the Psychological Study of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
  • National Honor Society of Psychology: Psi Chi
  • National Register of Health Service Psychologists
  • The North American Society of Adlerian Psychology

Affiliations

  • DC Psychological Association
  • Virginia Psychological Association

Professional Experience

Dr. Kimberly has extensive professional experience in the Indianapolis Area. Her clinical skills have been utilized in private practice, group practice, community mental health organizations, residential treatment centers, and correctional facilities. She has also taught psychology and counseling classes at the undergraduate and graduate level. Dr. Kimberly has also been a guest speaker and invited panelist at health fairs, conferences, and specialized trainings. Dr. Kimberly has held positions at Midtown Mental Health, St. Vincent New Hope, Indianapolis Treatment Center, IUPUI Counseling and Psychological Services, Martin University, New Castle Correctional Facility, and Christian Theological Seminary.

Interest

  • Adlerian Psychology
  • Personality disorders
  • Comprehensive alternative medicine
  • Mindfulness and meditation
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Liberation Psychology
  • Buddhist psychology
  • Life transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Community Psychology
  • Trauma
  • Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual concerns
  • Social Justice
“I would rather know the person who has the disease than know the disease the person has.” – Hippocrates