Gwendolyn Martin

Are you feeling overwhelmed and looking to reduce stress, improve your energy, and feel more connected to those you are trying to serve? Let Dr. Gwen help. Dr. Gwendolyn Martin, who goes by the name Dr. Gwen, is a licensed professional counselor and former special education teacher (behavioral/emotional impairments), school counselor, and college professor. She has dedicated her career to working with some of the most vulnerable, challenging, and high-needs populations.

Dr. Gwen's education, experiences, and entrepreneurial pursuits have paved the way for Dr. Gwen's Counselor Cafe LLC and Coastal Crossroads Counseling Solutions LLC. Dr. Gwen's Counselor Cafe platform provides practical self-care training, products, and solutions to mitigate burnout, compassion fatigue, and stress. Coastal Crossroads Counseling Solutions, a private counseling practice in Savannah, Georgia, provides quality mental health services and education primarily to children ages 4-17, their families, and community organizations. The services include but are not limited to the treatment of learning disabilities, ADHD, emotional disorders, behavior disorders, parent training, behavior management, school/job performance issues, and social skill development.

Dr. Gwen has served in several professional capacities to champion her work. As a self-care leader, she has a critical mission in mind: to support and empower helping professionals to find a healthy balance professionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually. Dr. Gwen has embraced her role as a helper and is constantly evolving in the practice of self-care. She is the author of Dr. Gwen's A to Z Self-Care Guide for Educators, Make Yourself A Priority: Your Needs Matter Too! Journal, Dr. Gwen's A to Z Self-Care Guide for Teens, Live Your Best Life 5-Minute Self-Care Journal for Teens, Dr. Gwen's A to Z Guide to New Beginnings, and the Free Your Mind: Rise, Reflect, Reform Journal. Dr. Gwen has also co-authored two inspirational anthologies for women's empowerment and published an article in a respected educational journal. She also developed several self-care tools, including Dr. Gwen's Brain Break Kit for kids. In addition, Dr. Gwen has presented internationally and at the state, regional, and local levels on educational leadership, behavior management, and self-care. As a therapist, Dr. Gwen's mission is to help children and families at a crossroads in their journey to healthy living. She treats each person as unique and worthy of unconditional positive regard and acceptance, regardless of their circumstances and struggles.