Therapist profile
David Martinez, LCSW
New Mexico
LCSW - Anger and Trauma support
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, New Mexico / C-07589
- NPI1538492863
- Experience16 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNew Mexico
About
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- CBT strategies
- Motivational Interviewing
About David
David Martinez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New Mexico with 16 years of practice. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, grief, parenting strain, anger, and related concerns.
He has long experience supporting people who face serious mental-health challenges and problematic drug use. That includes extended work with individuals who have severe trauma and abuse histories. He has also run domestic violence programs and understands how interpersonal family violence affects daily life.
In sessions he uses clear, person-focused conversation and practical strategies. He draws on approaches such as Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people recognize patterns and try different responses. Motivational Interviewing is used when people want help changing habits or substance use.
David emphasizes straightforward planning and collaborative goal-setting. He helps clients map specific steps for things like managing anger, improving sleep, or reducing anxiety. Sessions aim to make symptoms easier to handle day to day rather than promising quick fixes.
He also addresses related issues like intimacy, body image, ADHD, caregiver stress, and coping with life transitions. Sessions are provided in English, and he accepts international clients. If someone is ready to start, the pathway is to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current reactions. It looks at patterns of closeness and distance and helps people notice how those patterns affect anger and intimacy. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s own goals and experience while the therapist listens without directing the outcome. That approach helps when someone needs space to sort out feelings related to family or loss. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete strategies for changing unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, sleep problems, and managing anger.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit best, based on the issues, goals, and what feels manageable. The plan can shift as progress is made or new needs appear.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also let people meet with a licensed professional from another location, which can be useful for those living outside New Mexico or juggling work and caregiving responsibilities.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
New Mexico
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, grief, parenting strain, anger, and several related concerns.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses straightforward, person-focused conversation and practical strategies drawn from multiple approaches to help clients try different responses.
How much professional experience does he have?
He has 16 years of professional work experience supporting people with serious mental health and substance-use challenges.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Mexico.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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