Education
Ph.D., University of North Texas, Counselor Education
M.S., Radford University, School Counseling
BA, Roanoke College, Psychology

Title
Professor
Faculty member at Youngstown State University since 1999.

Scholarly Achievements and Awards (selected)
YSU Distinguished Scholar Award (2001, 2010), Ohio Counseling Association Research Award (2009),  Western Illinois University Scholar Award (1985)  Outstanding Alumni, University of North Texas (2000)  Who's Who in the US,  Who's Who among America's Scientists,  Who's Who among America's Teachers,  Diplomate of American Psychotherapy Association  Outstanding Education Program Award - Virginia Assembly (1988),  Outstanding Reading Program Award - Ohio Reads (2000).

Research Interests (selected)
Improving Academic and Social Skills among students of poverty
Sport psychology

Professional Service (selected)
Ad Hoc Reviewer: Journal of Family Issues, Journal of Anxiety Disorders, Journal of Criminial Justice and Behavior  
Editorial Board: Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy (1984–1989) 

Teaching Responsibilities
School Counseling Internship/ Program Coordinator 
Family Therapy 
Supervise Counseling Interns

Counseling Experience (selected)
Director, Adolescent Drug Abuse Unit, St. Albans Psychiatric Hospital 
Director, Outpatient Family Therapy Unit, St. Albans Psychiatric Hospital
Psychologist, University Counseling Center 
Dean, Student Affairs and Counseling Services, Brevard Community College 

License
Ohio LPCC with supervisor status 
Ohio Licensed Psychologist 

Recent Publications (Selected)

Martin, D., Martin, M. & Martin, P. (2012). Fat Zoe: Understanding Childhood Obesity. New Horizon Press: Far Hills, NJ.

Martin, D., Martin, M. & Martin, E. (2008). Oz and Devon: Understanding Childhood Depression. New Horizon Press: Far Hills, N.J.