Lou F. Martin, Ed.D., LPC-MHSP
Executive Director
Dr. Lou Flowers Martin has been Executive Director of The Christian Psychological Center since 2022, having served on its staff since 2007. She earned her Doctoral degree from the University of Memphis in Educational Leadership after receiving an undergraduate degree in Education from Millsaps College.
Dr. Martin spent the initial years of her career in schools, as a teacher and subsequently as a counselor. Since she joined CPC, Dr. Martin’s practice has been focused on high-conflict divorce, assisting parents in developing blended family agreements, discipline plans, and plans to navigate stress constructively. She has been a Rule 31 Listed Mediator for the State of Tennessee since 2019. Dr. Martin is an expert in mitigating childhood trauma, authoring articles on the subject, in addition to addressing clinical needs within her practice. She applies a variety of evidence-based therapies, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), play therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
In addition, Dr. Martin’s practice addresses professional women’s issues, including personal and professional wellness, anxiety, and life transitions. Her expertise includes working with clients experiencing a wide range of emotional or interpersonal challenges related to relational, academic and/or social pressures.
Dr. Martin’s passion for addressing childhood trauma extends to the broader Memphis community. Under her leadership, CPC has initiated a robust community outreach effort, The Memphis Resilience Project (MRP). MRP extends CPC’s mission and former activities in an effort to bring mental health resources to underserved areas of the Memphis community.
She does not accept insurance.