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David Martinez, LCSW

  • Experience16 years
  • LocationNew Mexico
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesAttachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy
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About David

David Martinez is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 16 years of experience delivering trauma-informed, practical mental health support in New Mexico and to clients internationally.

Background and approach

He blends evidence-based methods with empathic, client-centered care to address concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, grief, and ADHD. He also works with issues around intimacy, self-esteem, sleeping and eating difficulties, anger, and coping with life changes.

His background includes extensive work with people who have experienced severe trauma, as well as managing domestic violence programs and supporting those affected by interpersonal family violence. That experience informs a collaborative approach where treatment plans are tailored to each person’s needs and circumstances.

He draws on therapies that emphasize understanding relational patterns, reshaping unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and supporting motivation for change. Clients can expect straightforward, respectful engagement focused on practical tools and deeper exploration as needed.

David encourages those taking the first step toward therapy and works to create a plan that fits an individual’s goals, preferences, and life situation.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Access

David integrates Attachment-Based Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address both relational patterns and the practical thoughts and behaviors that influence daily functioning. Attachment-based work focuses on how early and current relationships shape safety, trust, and intimacy, which can be useful for people processing trauma or relationship difficulties. CBT helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and other concerns.

He approaches treatment as a collaborative process, acknowledging that the right method often emerges from conversation and experimentation. Together with each client he explores goals, preferences, and how symptoms show up in life, then adapts techniques and pacing so the work fits the person rather than forcing a single model onto every situation.

Offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, online therapy with this clinician is designed for flexibility and accessibility. These formats make it easier to fit sessions around work, family, or geographic constraints, and allow therapists and clients to use tools from their chosen approaches in ways that suit the person's routine and comfort.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does David commonly address?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, grief, ADHD, and related challenges such as intimacy issues and self-esteem.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
The approach is collaborative and client-centered, combining attachment-focused listening with cognitive behavioral strategies and motivational techniques to support change and understanding.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 16 years of professional experience working in mental health settings, including extensive work with individuals affected by severe trauma and programs for domestic violence.
Where is he licensed and practicing from?
He is licensed in New Mexico as an LCSW with license number NM LCSW C-07589 and offers services to clients in that state and beyond.
Can nonlocal or international clients work with him?
Yes, he accepts international clients and provides services to people outside his immediate region.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
What does therapy cost and how are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Family conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

16+ years

Licensed

New Mexico

Languages

English