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Saul Martinez, LCSW
New York
LCSW - Relationships and Family
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- English and Spanish
About Saul
Saul Martinez is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) practicing in New York with three years of clinical experience. He focuses on relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting, self-esteem, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, and related issues. Saul communicates in English and Spanish and works with a range of life challenges people bring to therapy.
Saul uses straightforward, decision-oriented methods in sessions. He leans on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. He also draws on Client-Centered Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to support people who need practical steps and clearer goals.
In practice he focuses on building plans people can follow between meetings. He helps identify small changes in thinking and behavior that reduce stress, improve relationships, or support recovery from substance use. He also addresses issues tied to adoption and foster care, fatherhood, immigration, workplace stress, and life transitions.
Saul describes his work as collaborative. He checks what is working, adjusts strategies, and strengthens people’s supports. Sessions aim to produce concrete skills for managing mood, impulsivity, and everyday problems.
People can expect clear goals, homework-like practice, and discussion of practical next steps. Saul’s background includes casework and social work in foster care settings, where he helped reconnect youth and families and build supports for wellbeing.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Saul uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify thinking patterns that keep problems going and then practice different behaviors. CBT offers concrete steps for anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship patterns. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people can clarify their own goals and priorities. Motivational Interviewing is a brief, goal-focused style that helps people move toward decisions and change when motivation feels mixed.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Saul collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. He checks progress and adjusts techniques as needed, so the plan changes with the client rather than staying fixed.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that suits a day. It also lets people try practical CBT exercises during their normal routines so skills are tested in real life rather than only talked about in a clinic.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with most often?
He works with relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, parenting, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and addictions, among other issues.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
He uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of responding. Sessions include practice tasks and steps to change daily habits.
What is his clinical background and experience?
He has three years of experience as an LCSW and prior experience working as a caseworker, including work with foster care populations.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He accepts international clients; confirm any cross-border details before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location. 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.
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