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David Martinez, LCSW
New Mexico
LCSW - Anxiety and Trauma focus
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Attachment work
- Motivational interviewing
About David
David Martinez is an LCSW licensed in New Mexico with 16 years of clinical experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and depression. He also helps with family and parenting concerns, grief, intimacy-related issues, and problems with sleep and eating.
He has long experience supporting people who have serious mental health challenges and problematic drug use. He has worked with individuals who have severe trauma and abuse histories, and he has run several domestic violence programs. That background gives him practical knowledge of how interpersonal violence can affect daily life and family relationships.
David uses a mix of approaches in sessions, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, attachment-based work, and client-centered methods. He focuses on clear, goal-oriented conversations that identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns and test different ways of responding. He also draws on motivational interviewing and existential ideas when those fit a client's goals.
In sessions he pays attention to what matters day to day - sleeping, eating, coping, and daily routines - as well as bigger issues like grief or abandonment. He helps people name problems, set small goals, and try concrete changes between meetings. That practical emphasis is meant to make progress feel measurable and manageable.
He speaks English and accepts international clients. If someone wants to start, they follow the site's matching process and schedule an initial session to discuss goals and next steps.
How his approaches translate to online work
David commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. CBT focuses on concrete skills and short-term experiments, which can work well in regular online check-ins. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in relationships and how early bonds shape current responses; online sessions can be used to practice new ways of communicating and reflecting on relationship patterns. Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and building a trusting working relationship, giving the client space to lead discussions and set priorities.Choosing an approach is collaborative. He will work with each person to identify goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan based on what helps. Early sessions are used to clarify priorities and pick strategies that match a client's preferences and practical needs.
The therapist's profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also let people use quieter surroundings, choose whether to be on camera, and practice skills in real-life contexts between sessions.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
New Mexico
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, grief, parenting concerns, intimacy challenges, sleep and eating issues, and related areas.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
He uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to try small, practical changes between sessions. The work is goal-oriented and focuses on testing new ways of responding.
What is his professional background and experience?
He is an LCSW licensed in New Mexico with 16 years of professional work experience, including programs for domestic violence and supporting people with serious mental health and substance use concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He holds the Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential (LCSW) and practices from New Mexico.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking so you know whether video, phone, or messaging are offered.
How are fees handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to discuss goals and plan next steps.
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