David Martinez is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in New Mexico with 16 years of experience. He focuses on supporting people who are facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, and trauma. He approaches therapy with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. David aims to create straightforward, practical conversations that help people take the next step toward change.
He has worked with adults and children who have serious mental health needs and problematic drug use. That background includes running domestic violence programs and supporting people affected by interpersonal family violence. He uses what he has learned to shape treatment plans that fit each person’s situation.
David draws on several clinical approaches. He uses attachment-based ideas to look at how relationships shape current struggles. He applies cognitive behavioral techniques to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and habits. He also uses client-centered methods to keep sessions focused on the person’s goals and values.
Sessions are framed as collaborative conversations where the client helps set priorities and pacing. David often blends practical coping strategies with longer-term work on painful experiences and relationship patterns. He emphasizes small, doable steps that can reduce distress and improve everyday functioning.
He welcomes international clients and conducts sessions in English. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
How these approaches guide online work
Attachment-based work looks at how early and current relationships affect emotions and behavior; it helps when trust, closeness, or recurring patterns cause distress. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and replacing them with more useful habits and coping strategies. Client-centered therapy centers sessions on the person’s goals and experience, with the therapist following the client’s lead and offering empathic support.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative decision can change over time as goals evolve and new concerns arise.
The biography does not list specific session formats here, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules require it. Online sessions can also make it simpler to continue therapy when circumstances change, while the therapist and client keep adapting goals and techniques to what works best.
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
David helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and related concerns.
What is his therapy style like?
He blends client-centered listening with practical techniques, such as cognitive behavioral strategies and attachment-focused work. Sessions aim to be straightforward and goal-oriented.
How much experience does he have?
He has 16 years of professional experience working in mental health settings and program development.
What credentials and location apply to his practice?
He is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in New Mexico and practices from that jurisdiction.
In which language can sessions be held and are international clients possible?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The therapist biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
