David Martinez , LCSW

David Martinez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New Mexico with 16 years of professional experience. He brings long-standing experience supporting people who face stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, and challenges related to bipolar disorder. Throughout his career he has worked closely with both children and adults who experience serious mental health concerns and problematic drug use, offering practical, experience-informed care.

He has extensive experience treating survivors of severe trauma and abuse and has led multiple domestic violence programs, giving him a deep familiarity with the impacts interpersonal family violence can have on individuals and entire households. His practice emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and he adapts conversations and treatment plans to align with each person’s distinct circumstances and goals.

David approaches the work with a focus on collaboration and individualized care. He acknowledges the courage involved in beginning therapy and honors that first step as an important part of change. As a licensed professional in New Mexico, he aims to provide steady clinical support for people navigating complex emotional, behavioral, and relational challenges.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with David Martinez

David integrates Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into his work to address a range of concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and trust, which can be useful for people dealing with intimacy-related issues, abandonment, or attachment difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a collaborative, empathetic relationship where the therapist follows the client’s lead and supports self-directed growth, helping with self esteem, coping with life changes, and relationship concerns. CBT is a practical, skills-oriented approach that helps identify and reshape unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, and it is often used for anxiety, depression, and many stress-related problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. David works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques over time as progress and challenges emerge. This collaborative stance helps shape a personalized plan that feels manageable and relevant.

Online therapy offers flexible options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, or geographic constraints and allow consistent access to licensed professionals and therapists when in-person visits are difficult. For many people, online care provides a practical, effective way to engage in regular therapy while balancing other responsibilities.