Saul Martinez

Saul Martinez is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage anger, stress, and relationship strain. He works with adults facing anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, and life transitions. Saul speaks English and Spanish and is based in New York. He describes his work as collaborative and practical. Sessions focus on clear steps clients can take between meetings. Saul draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns of thought and behavior that fuel anger and stress. He also uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow each person’s lead and Motivational Interviewing to support change. Saul’s background includes years working with youth in foster care and supporting families through reunification efforts. That experience shaped his focus on strengthening a person’s support network. He pays attention to real-life needs like parenting, workplace stress, and the pressures of immigration and fatherhood. Sessions aim to be down-to-earth and decision-focused. Clients can expect to talk through specific problems, set small goals, and practice skills to reduce reactivity and improve communication. Saul frames progress as a series of manageable steps rather than sudden fixes. He brings three years as a licensed clinical social worker to his current practice and welcomes people exploring new ways to handle anger, intimacy issues, or shifts in life direction.

How these approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and following the client’s priorities. It’s about creating space to talk and helping people name what matters most to them, whether that’s parenting stress, anger, or rebuilding after loss.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on pinpointing thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It uses practical exercises and homework to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with anger, anxiety, and low mood.

Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change. It’s brief and goal-oriented, often used when someone is unsure about making a change or wants support starting new habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and comfort level. That shared process shapes what sessions look like over time.

The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Online work can make it easier to schedule short check-ins during a break or to meet when people live in different places. The original biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking to ensure the setup fits daily life.