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David Martin

Compassionate LCSW focused on practical change

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Credentials
LCSW
Experience
18 years
Licensed in
Utah, Idaho
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About David

David Martin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 18 years of counseling experience. He practices in Idaho and draws on a long career in community mental health to guide individuals through difficult times. He aims to meet people where they are and help them take steps toward change.

He works in a nonjudgmental way and focuses on practical, real-world support. His work often involves helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship or parenting concerns.

Background and approach

He also supports those facing trauma, substance use challenges, and life transitions. David combines person-centered methods with tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. He also uses psychodynamic ideas as they fit a person's needs.

Sessions emphasize clear, usable strategies alongside space to talk and reflect. He has experience in community mental health settings and now uses that background in a independent practice setting. Over his career he developed skills helping people make changes and handle crises, loss, and complicated family dynamics.

He also works with issues related to adoption and foster care, aging, codependency, and substance-related problems. People who value straightforward guidance and a calm, steady presence may find his style helpful. He frames therapy as a partnership and focuses on goals that matter to each person.

To begin, he asks about current concerns and priorities, then shapes sessions to match those goals.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

David blends person-centered care with cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. Person-centered work focuses on listening, reflecting, and meeting people where they are, which can help when someone is unsure how to begin. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect feelings and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. Dialectical behavior therapy offers tools for emotional regulation and distress tolerance that are useful for intense emotions and relationship difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which methods to try and make adjustments as therapy progresses.

The biography notes a move toward online and phone-based sessions and mentions that some clients find it easier to share through text or phone. Confirm the exact session formats before booking so they match your needs. Online and phone options can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a busy day, and let people use methods that fit their communication style.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting and family concerns, relationship issues, bipolar disorder, and substance-related problems.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses a person-centered stance and mixes in cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior techniques when useful, along with psychodynamic ideas to understand patterns over time.
What is his background and experience?
He has 18 years of counseling experience and spent much of his career in community mental health settings before moving into independent practice work.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds the Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential and practices in Idaho; his credentials include LCSW registrations in Utah and Idaho.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and he also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography indicates a shift toward online and phone-based work and mentions text messaging as a helpful option for some clients. Confirm current session formats before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
18 years
Licensed
Utah, Idaho
Languages
English

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