David Martinez, LCSW

David Martinez is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in New Mexico with 16 years of experience. He focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and depression. He aims to treat each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion while tailoring care to their needs.

He has worked with both children and adults facing serious mental health challenges and problematic drug use. Much of his practice has involved supporting people who have experienced severe trauma and abuse. He has also run several domestic violence programs and understands the strains that interpersonal family violence creates.

In sessions he customizes the conversation and treatment plan to fit each person's situation. He emphasizes clear, direct dialogue and practical steps that people can try between meetings. He helps clients build coping strategies for anger, grief, low self-esteem, and difficulties with intimacy.

David also supports people with family and parenting stresses, caregiver burnout, chronic pain or illness, and issues around adoption or foster care. He draws on attachment-based ideas and client-centered methods to make therapy feel manageable and relevant. He uses cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing when those approaches fit the goals.

He encourages anyone taking the first step toward therapy and recognizes how hard that can be. To begin, the site matching process and scheduling make it possible to set up an initial appointment and start working on practical changes.

How these approaches guide online therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current connections. It helps people who struggle with trust, closeness, or repeated relationship patterns by looking at how those patterns formed and what can change now. Client-Centered Therapy puts the person’s experience at the center. The therapist listens without judgment, follows the client’s lead, and helps them name goals and next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It breaks issues into manageable steps and teaches skills people can practice between sessions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss different methods and decide with the client which fits their needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions may combine approaches and will be reviewed as progress unfolds to keep the plan practical and relevant.

The biography does not specify online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. For issues like trauma, anxiety, or addiction recovery, the same therapeutic ideas apply and can be adapted to remote sessions while focusing on clear goals, coping techniques, and steady skill practice.