Andy Martin, M.S.
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Licensed Professional Counselor
Master Addiction Counselor
DOT - Substance Abuse Professional
May 2013 – Present
Andy Martin, LPC, LLC (Private Practice)
420-5 W. Jackson Street, Thomasville, GA 31792
 Specializing in addiction counseling and general psychotherapy for individuals,
groups, and couples
 REACH EAP & Workplace Solutions provider for City of Albany; Water, Gas,
& Light; and Dougherty County
 Administrator and provider of EAP services for City of Leesburg, GA
 Preferred addiction aftercare provider for Georgia Pharmacy Board, Nursing
Board, and Medical Board
 Therapist at Graceway Recovery Residence for Women - Albany, GA
 Clinical consultant and lead therapist for Community Outreach Recovery
Education (C.O.R.E.) in Albany, GA
May 2006 – May 2013 Licensed Professional Counselor, Master Addiction Counselor
Insight Psychotherapy & Assessment Services, Albany, GA
 Individual and group counseling for mental health and/or substance abuse
 Evaluator and treatment provider of Substance Abuse for Lee County Municipal
and Probate Courts
 Treatment provider for Sexual Offender Treatment Program
 Approved provider of addiction recovery services for Georgia Medical Board,
Georgia Board of Pharmacy, Georgia Board of Nursing, and Georgia Bar
Association
 Sole therapeutic resource for the Liberty House – Albany’s domestic violence
shelter
 Psychometrician for disability, forensic, and custody evaluations
July 2004- May 2006 Professional Counselor /Program Manager, Adult Day Services
Advantage Behavioral Health Systems, Athens, GA
 Oversight of all groups/activities offering social skills training
 Supervised clinical staff in addressing the needs of adults with chronic and
persistent mental illness and addictive disease
 Developed and implemented a program-wide clinical approach emphasizing
social skills, working skills, empowerment/self-advocacy skills, living skills, and
learning skills
 Served on Special Needs committee that discussed interventions best suited to
clients with frequent problems in daily living skills
Oct 2000-July 2004 Lead Psychotherapist: Morgan, Oconee, Greene County Clinics
Advantage Behavioral Health Systems, Athens, GA
 Provided individual/group psychotherapy and clinical assessment for clients of
three different clinics scoring an average documentation audit of 94 out of 100
over the course of four years with an average caseload of 150 clients
 Provided one on one substance abuse counseling for individuals with substance
abuse and dual diagnoses
 Mentioned by name in annual satisfaction surveys when clients were asked what
they liked about coming to clinic
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Consulted with emergency room physicians after completing emergency room
crisis assessments and determined safe, least restrictive treatment environment
for patients
Designed and initiated an anger management program, marketed to local judges
and social service organizations
Utilized an outcome based cognitive-behavioral therapy easily understood by
clients focusing on the relationships of thoughts, feelings, actions
Served as a role model for other co-workers in developing service plans on
software programs; service plans were consistently approved by managed health
organizations
1996-2000 Graduate Studies, Valdosta State University, Valdosta GA
 Outstanding Clinical/Counseling Psychology Graduate Student Award, 2000
 Graduate Assistant for Group Therapy Training
Southwestern State Hospital, Intern, Thomasville, GA 1999-2000
 Assisted in completing forensic psychology evaluations/assessments to determine
competency to stand trial in an inpatient setting
 Provided individual psychotherapy and developed behavior modification plans
for patients with special needs
Gateway Dual Diagnosis Program, Intern, Thomasville, GA 1999-2000
 Provided group and individual therapy, assessment and psycho-education for
adults with co-occurring mental disorders and addictive diseases
1989-1995 Music Educator, Bremen City Schools, Bremen, GA
 Taught classes and administrated instrumental music program
EDUCATION
M.S. Clinical/Counseling Psychology, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA,
Bachelor of Music Education, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL
PRESENTATIONS
Martin, A. (2015). How to be a more effective supervisor. City of Albany, Dougherty
County, Albany Water Gas, & Light, Albany, GA, May 20, 2015.
Martin, A. (2015). High suicide rates among teachers and farmers: A guide for early
detection. WFXL Fox 31 News, Albany, GA, March 31, 2015.
Martin, A. (2015). Is there a right time for parents to stop paying for their children’s
needs? WFXL Fox 31 News, Albany, GA, February 18, 2015.
Martin, A. (2015). Why do people have dreams? WFXL Fox 31 News, Albany, GA,
February 12, 2015.
Martin, A. (2015). When is a broken heart clinically significant? WFXL Fox 31 News,
Albany, GA, January 29, 2015.
Martin, A. (2014). How to manage family dynamics: A fundamental guide. WFXL Fox
31 News, Albany, GA, November 26, 2014.
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Martin, A. (2014). Addiction occurring in family systems: An approach for
management. WALB News 10, Albany, GA, November 18, 2014.
Martin, A. (2014). Group psychoeducation for individuals affected by addiction.
WFXL Fox 31 News, Albany, GA, October 15, 2014.
Martin, A. (2014). Effectively managing co-occurring substance use disorders and
major depressive disorder. The Albany Herald, Albany, GA, August 20, 2014.
Martin, A. (2014). Ethical and clinical issues when evaluating individuals for
competency to stand trial. WFXL Fox 31 News, Albany, GA, May 28, 2014.
Martin, A. (2013). The relationship between the holiday season and depression. WFXL
Fox 31 News, Albany, GA, December 24, 2013.
Martin, A. (2013). Signs of Bullying in School Children. WFXL Fox 31 News, Albany,
GA, August 9, 2013.
Martin, A. (2013). The use of recreational activities to augment career choices and
manage stress. WALB News 10, Albany, GA, July 7, 2013.
Martin, A. (2013). The relationship between popular media and stress management.
WFXL Fox 31 News, Albany, GA, May 21, 2013.
Martin, A. (2013). Stress management for high school graduates. WFXL Fox 31 News,
Albany, GA, May 10, 2013.
Martin, A. (2013). How to manage stress. WFXL Fox 31 News, Albany, GA, April 26,
2013.
Martin, A. (2013). Seasonal Affective Disorder. WFXL Fox 31 News, Albany, GA,
February 15, 2013.
Martin, A. (2013). Definition and treatment for binge alcohol use. WFXL Fox 31
News, Albany, GA, January 9, 2013.
Martin, A. (2012). Realistic goals and expectations for New Year’s Resolutions. WFXL
Fox 31 News, Albany, GA, December 29, 2012.
Martin, A. (2012). The Relationship Between Depression and Diabetes. Presented to
Diabetes Support Group at Phoebe Hospital, North, Albany, GA, July 31, 2012.
Martin, A. (2012). The Risks of Social Media to Young Teens. WFXL Fox 31 News,
Albany, GA, June 4, 2012.
Martin, A. (2012). The Dynamics of Relationships for Young People with Addiction Presented at Georgia Conference for Young People in Alcoholics Anonymous, Albany,
GA, June 2, 2012.
Martin, A. (2012). The roles of love and acceptance in psychological and physiological
health. WALB News 10, Albany, GA, Feb. 16, 2012.
Martin, A. (2011). The relationship between marrying young and high divorce rates.
WFXL Fox 31 News, Albany, GA, Oct. 12, 2011.
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Martin, A. (2011). The Impact of Substance Abuse on Children & Families – Presented
to Dougherty County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Foster Children,
Albany, GA, 10-31-11, 4-5-12, 10-25-12, 3-14-13, 8-1-13, 2-6-14, 6-17-14, 10-2-14,
2-12-15.
Martin, A. (2011). Obsessive compulsive patterns found in social website usage.
WFXL Fox 31 News, Albany, GA, July 26, 2011.
Martin, A. (2011). What is intelligence and how is it measured?. WFXL Fox 31 News,
Albany, GA, July 13, 2011.
Martin, A. (2011). The roles of confidence and body language in the job interview.
WFXL Fox 31 News, Albany, GA, May 18, 2011.
Martin, A. (2011). The use of profanity in expressing feelings. WFXL Fox 31 News,
Albany, GA, May 10, 2011.
Martin, A. (2011). How younger drug users think. WFXL Fox 31 News, Albany, GA,
Apr. 6, 2011.
Martin, A. (2011). Co-occurring bipolar disorder and addiction. WFXL Fox 31 News,
Albany, GA, Mar. 1, 2011.
Martin, A. (2011). Avoiding withdrawal and other motivating factors in obtaining illegal
drugs. WFXL Fox 31 News, Albany, GA, Feb. 4, 2011.
Martin, A. (2010). The two sides of addiction: Brain and environment. WFXL Fox 31
News, Albany, GA, Nov. 16, 2010.
Martin, A. (2009). Nicotine Addiction. WALB News 10, Albany, GA, Nov. 16, 2009.
Martin, A. (2009). Cultural Diversity in the Workplace. Presented to Dougherty County
Public Works Division, Albany GA, June 2009
Martin, A. (2009). Ecstasy’s long term effects on the brain. WALB News 10, Albany,
GA, Feb. 3, 2009.
Martin, A. (2009). Cognitive-Behavioral Strategies for Maintenance of Target Weight
and Diet for Lap-Band Procedure Patients. Presented to Patients at the Palmyra Surgical
Bariatric Center, Albany, GA, January 2009
Martin, A. (2008). Child care and stress management during tough economic times.
WFXL Fox 31 News, Albany, GA, Oct. 9, 2008.
Martin, A. (2008). Why do children bring guns to school? WFXL Fox 31 News,
Albany, GA, Oct. 9, 2008.
Martin, A. (2008). Factors to consider in the appropriate use of corporal punishment.
WFXL Fox 31 News, Albany, GA, July 22, 2008.
Martin, A. (2008). The effects of Sunday alcohol sales on the prevalence of addiction.
WFXL Fox 31 News, Albany, GA, Mar. 14, 2008.
Martin, A. (2008). Managing ADHD: Strategies for Parents – Presented at Oak Tree
Psychoeducational Center of the Dougherty County School System, Albany, GA,
February 2008
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AWARDS
Excellence in Management Award – October 2005
Advantage Behavioral Health Systems
Outstanding Employee Award – August 2005
Advantage Behavioral Health Systems
LICENSURE
Licensed Professional Counselor, State of Georgia, Lic. #4011
Master Addiction Counselor (MAC), National Assoc. of Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Counselors
DOT Certified, Substance Abuse Professional (SAP)
SPECIALIZED TRAINING
Psychopharmacology for People with Addiction
A Cross-Sectional Study of Drug Treatment Courts in Georgia
Ethics for the Community- Based Counselor
Addictions: A Focus on Problematic Gaming
Deep Change in Couples Therapy
Internet-Related Addiction: Porn, Games, Facebook, and More
Positive Ethics: Changing Focus through Six Ethical Principles
Ethical Decision Making in 2014: New Challenges for Clinicians
Partners of Sex Addicts: Co-Addiction or Trauma
Strategies to Engage the Armed Forces with Substance Use Disorders
Top Ten Ethical Issues for Professional Counselors
Drug Use Trends in Georgia
Partner Violence: Are You Accessing for It?
Body, Beauty, & Bravery: exploring Body Image & Eating
Happiness: How Positive Psychology Changes Our Lives
Treating the Hidden Wounds of Trauma: A Relational Approach
Substance Abuse Professional Training for DOT/SAP Evaluations
Trauma, PTSD, & Traumatic Grief: Effective Assessments
and Immediate Interventions
Ethics in Psychotherapy
Psychopharmacology 2012:Child, Adolescent, and Adult Update
Getting to Know the Sexual Offender
Pharmacological Treatment of Addictive Disorders
The Anger Solution: The Proven Method for Achieving
Calm & Developing Healthy Relationships
Trauma, the Freeze Response and its Clinical Syndromes
Overcoming Passivity & Becoming Compassionately Assertive
The Neurochemistry of Binge Eating
Strategies for Overcoming Resistance in Clients with Binge Eating
Disorder & Emotional Overeating
Neuroscience of Inner Child Therapy
First Aid Kit for Counseling Parents on Child and Teen Tantrums
Counseling and HIV/AIDS
Georgia Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers Conference
Psychopharmacology Overview
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Aug.20-22, 2010
7-16-2010
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Georgia DUI Clinical Evaluator Training
7-12-2010
The Ethics of Conflict of Interest
6-25-2010
Treating Sexual Addiction w/ Substance Dep. & Other Dual Dx
9-11-2009
DUI Intervention Training
8-14-09
PRIME Solutions Training
June 22-23, 2009
Alcohol Use Disorders: Screening and Intervention
6-6-08
Prime for Life: Alcohol Risk Reduction Clinician Training
May 8-9, 08
HIV-AIDS: Update on Basic Facts
5-1-08
Ethical Principles for Addiction Counselors
4-30-08
Dealing Effectively with Gangs
4-29-08
Cultural Competence in Behavioral Health Care
4-28-09
Advances in Management of ADHD in Children
3-13-08
Assessment and Treatment Issues for Eating Disorders
10-1-07
American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Placement Criteria for
Substance Related Disorders
5-15-07
Understanding and Treating Sexual Addiction
2-9-07
Use of the Personality Assessment Inventory in Forensic and
Correctional Settings
10-14-06
Becoming a Certified Anger Management Specialist
8-29, 30-06
Stopping Sexual Abuse at the Source – Promoting the Health
and Wellbeing of Our Youth
4-23, 24, 25-06
Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment: A Research Based Guide
4-6-06
Silence Hurts – Alcohol Abuse and Violence Against Women
4-3-06
Environmental Strategies for Prevention – A Guide to Helping the Prevention
Professional Work Effectively in the Community
3-13-06
Prime for Life – Awareness of Alcohol Abuse and Dependence
3-9-06
Family Treatment of Addiction: Motivational Interviewing
& Other evidenced Based Interventions
2-25-06
Building Community Through Diversity
6-7-05
Critical Incident Stress Management
8-2-05
Approaching Mental Health Advance Directives Using a
4-14-05
Wellness Recovery Action Plan
Best Practices for Integrated Treatment & Program Development
12-8-04
Integrated Treatment Through Cohesive Assessment and Treatment Planning
9-30-03
Ethics and Legal Aspects of Behavioral Health
8-29-03
Coaching for a Change
5-2-03
Understanding and Practicing Professional Ethics
9-20-02
Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental Disorders DSM-IV & DSM-IV T.R.
9-20-02
Bridging the Gap Between Brain and Behavior
7-17-02
Effective Interventions in Behavioral Health
6-27-02
Psychiatric Diagnosis and the Clinical Treatment of
5-30-02
Gay, Lesbian & Bisexual Clients
Personality Disorders in Social Work & Health Care
8-16-01
AFFILIATIONS
Clinical Member, American Counseling Association (ACA)
Clinical Member, International Association of Addictions and Offender Counselors (IAAOC)
Clinical Member, Licensed Professional Counselors Association of Georgia (LPCA)
Clinical Member, National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Counselors (NAADAC)
Clinical Member, Georgia Addiction Counselors Association (GACA)
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REFERENCES
Ginger Phillips, LISW-CP, CEAP
Regional Manager
REACH EAP & Workplace Solutions
3700 Forest Drive, Suite 203
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 738-7080
(800) 950-3434
Debbie Mazur, Elizabeth Dixon, or Shannon Burke
Graceway Recovery Residence
412 West Tift Ave.
Albany, GA 31702
(229) 446-7800
Dr. Elizabeth Stewart
250 North Ave.
Athens, GA 30601-2244
(706) 389-6789 x 1519
Charlotte Hodges, APRN
(404) 376-6421
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