Profile / United States
Zachary Martin , LCSW
California
LCSW - Anxiety and Stress
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
- Motivational interviewing
About Zachary
Zachary Martin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with five years of clinical experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, and addictions among other concerns. His work also covers relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, anger, career challenges, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
Zachary trained in social work after completing a bachelor’s degree in philosophy with a minor in psychology. He draws on that philosophical background alongside his MSW to frame difficult questions about meaning and choice. That background is part of why he uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and existential approaches in sessions.
Earlier roles included work in adult residential facilities for people with developmental disabilities, foster and adoption services, child welfare investigations, and inpatient hospitalization. These settings exposed him to a wide range of needs and practical systems that affect mental health.
In outpatient therapy he combines CBT, client-centered techniques, mindfulness practices, narrative work, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused ideas. Sessions tend to focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts, testing different responses, and practicing small changes between meetings.
Zachary aims to make sessions straightforward and practical. He works with each person to identify which strategies fit their life and to put simple steps into action. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioral changes. It usually involves practical exercises, thought records, and agreed experiments that a client can practice between meetings to address anxiety, depression, and stress.Client-centered work prioritizes listening and reflecting what the person says. This approach helps people clarify their own goals and feel heard while they explore interpersonal concerns or decision points.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. He will discuss options with the client and choose methods based on the person's goals, preferences, and the problems they want to address. That discussion can shift as work progresses and new needs appear.
If you plan to try online sessions, confirm the specific session formats before booking. Many people find remote work fits into busy schedules more easily, lets them have shorter check-ins when needed, and can reduce time spent traveling to appointments. Talk with him about what will fit your routine and which techniques would be most practical to use between sessions.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, anger, career issues, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and to try different ways of responding. Sessions emphasize practical exercises and testing changes between meetings.
What is his professional background?
He has five years of clinical experience and an MSW. Earlier work included adult residential care, foster and adoption services, child welfare investigations, and inpatient hospitalization.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and practices in that state.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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