David Martinez

David Martinez is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who brings 16 years of experience to his practice in New Mexico. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, addictions, and the fallout from trauma and abuse. He works with adults and children who face serious mental health or substance use challenges and aims to meet each person with respect and compassion.

He has substantial experience running domestic violence programs and supporting people affected by interpersonal family violence. That work informs how he talks through safety, boundaries, and rebuilding trust. He also supports people dealing with bipolar disorder, depression, grief, and parenting strain.

In sessions he tailors conversation and plans to each person’s needs. He uses approaches that emphasize relationships, personal meaning, and practical skills. Those methods help address patterns in relationships, daily behaviors, and motivation for change.

David also works with concerns such as eating and sleeping problems, self-esteem, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas he addresses include ADHD, attachment issues, adoption and foster care questions, chronic illness and caregiver stress, and body image concerns.

He encourages people who are taking the first step toward therapy and frames the work as a collaborative process. Prospective clients can expect straightforward discussion about goals and a plan that fits their situation.

How his approaches shape online therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships affect current patterns. It helps people understand trust, closeness, and how they relate to others. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on a respectful, nonjudgmental conversation where the therapist follows the clients lead and helps them find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets thought and behavior patterns and gives practical exercises for managing anxiety, anger, and mood problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. That means trying options, checking in about what helps, and adjusting the plan together.

Session formats are not listed in the original biography, so confirm which online options are offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people continue therapy when they are living in different places, including international locations. A licensed professional will discuss practical scheduling and what will work best for each person.