- Attachment-Based Therapy
- CBT techniques
- Motivational Interviewing
About David
David Martinez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Mexico with 16 years of professional experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, bipolar disorder, depression, grief, and family-related concerns including patterns that began in childhood. Sessions are conducted in English and he accepts international clients.
He uses client-centered and attachment-based ideas to look at how early family roles and expectations still affect current relationships. In practical terms that means talking through how patterns started, noticing repeated reactions, and trying new ways of relating. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and motivational interviewing techniques are used to address specific behaviors such as substance use or problematic thoughts.
Martinez has experience working with people who have had serious trauma and with those affected by interpersonal family violence. He has also worked with adults and children who struggled with severe mental health issues and problematic drug use, and he has helped run domestic violence programs. That background informs how he approaches safety, pacing, and practical supports in sessions.
He helps people address parenting strain, intimacy and attachment concerns, grief, sleep and eating issues, and the stress of life transitions. He also consults on matters like adoption, abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and co-morbid conditions. Conversations include identifying goals, building coping skills, and practical steps between sessions.
To begin, the site asks visitors to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session. Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm current session options before booking.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current bonds. In online work this often means mapping old family roles and noticing how they influence reactions in everyday interactions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the person's perspective and pacing; online meetings use open questions and reflective listening to help people clarify goals and make practical changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets specific thoughts and behaviors, using short exercises and homework to test new ways of responding between sessions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the person to identify which methods fit their needs and goals. That discussion happens early and can change as progress is made, with a focus on clear, practical steps rather than fixed labels.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make scheduling easier and help fit meetings into work or family routines. Some formats may be better for shorter check-ins or when camera use is not desired, while others support longer, more reflective conversations. The emphasis is on making sessions workable within daily life and on using the chosen approaches to address family-of-origin patterns, addictions, mood concerns, grief, and related issues.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
New Mexico
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he see?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, bipolar disorder, depression, grief, and family issues including patterns from the family of origin.
How does he approach therapy?
He blends client-centered work with attachment-based ideas and uses CBT and motivational interviewing for behavior change and symptom-focused work.
How many years has he practiced?
He has 16 years of professional experience working in mental health and substance use settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW licensed in New Mexico and practices from that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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