David Martinez, LCSW

David Martinez is a licensed clinical social worker with 16 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and mood concerns. He focuses on clear, down-to-earth conversation and practical steps clients can use between sessions. He works from New Mexico and offers services in English, including to some international clients.

He has extensive experience supporting people who have lived with severe trauma and abuse. He has run domestic violence programs and has worked with adults and children affected by serious mental health challenges and problematic drug use. That background informs a careful, trauma-aware way of working.

In sessions he aims to tailor the conversation and the plan to each person's needs. He combines approaches that include Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help with symptoms and relationship patterns. Expect a mix of talking, skill practice, and goal setting that fits your priorities.

David also helps people facing grief, parenting strain, intimacy-related concerns, sleep and eating problems, anger, and life transitions. He addresses long-term conditions like bipolar disorder and co-occurring issues where mental health and substance use overlap. He emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every interaction.

For someone worried about jealousy or relationship strain, he will listen to the specific situation and help you find workable steps. Signing up begins with a short questionnaire and scheduling, and the focus after that is on practical progress you can measure week to week.

How therapy approaches shape online work

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how past relationships affect current trust and closeness. It helps people understand patterns in their relationships and build safer ways of connecting. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's own goals and experience, with the therapist following the client's lead and reflecting what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change problematic habits.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals and worries, suggest options, and try methods that fit your needs and preferences. If something isn’t working, the plan can change so the work stays practical and relevant.

Confirm the specific session options before booking, since the biography does not list formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, it can reduce travel time, make scheduling around work simpler, or allow shorter check-ins when you only need a brief update. It can also let people access care from different locations, including internationally. Discuss with the therapist which approach and session setup will best suit your day-to-day routine and goals.