David Martinez, LCSW

David Martinez is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in New Mexico with 16 years of experience. He combines practical talk therapy with clear steps to address stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, mood concerns, and life changes.

He uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking and behaving. Attachment-based ideas guide his work on relationship wounds and intimacy-related struggles. Client-centered methods shape sessions to match a person's pace and priorities.

His background includes long-term work with people facing severe trauma, substance use issues, and mood disorders such as bipolar and depression. He has led domestic violence programs and is familiar with the effects of interpersonal violence on family dynamics. He also supports people dealing with grief, caregiving strain, chronic illness, and body image or eating concerns.

Sessions are adjusted to meet each person's needs, focusing on practical steps, clear goals, and honest conversation. He helps parents with parenting stress and people coping with major life transitions. He also addresses ADHD, anger, self-esteem, and commitment questions.

David offers sessions in English and accepts international clients. He works with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling through the Start Therapy flow.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

David uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems running and then practice small, specific changes that produce measurable results. Attachment-based therapy is used to look at how past relationship patterns affect current intimacy and communication, helping people rebuild trust and set clearer boundaries.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then shape sessions around those needs in a collaborative way. That means trying a method, adjusting it, and checking in on progress rather than assuming one path fits everyone.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video works well when visual cues matter and there is time for a longer session. Phone can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat or text-based messaging lets people fit brief conversations into busy days or continue momentum between longer sessions.