About Adversity University

Built by a counselor who lived it.

Coty Martin, LPC, is a licensed therapist, speaker and the founder of Adversity University. With more than a decade in mental health education and therapeutic coaching, he's known for a dynamic, relatable facilitation style that moves people from insight to action.

AU is the education division of Courage + Motivation Psychotherapy & Coaching, Inc., based in Atlanta, Georgia, serving partners nationwide.

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Our mission

Enhance lives through personal growth, mental health and emotional support.

We teach positive thinking and living habits that lead to a successful life with positive outcomes — in classrooms, locker rooms, living rooms and therapy rooms.

Credentials
  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
  • NBCC Approved Continuing Education Provider · ACEP #7699
  • Focus areas: resilience, compassion fatigue, suicide awareness
  • Creator of the Unlock Your Greatness curriculum and Passport To Life series