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David Martinez

Supportive family-focused therapy for parents

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Credentials
LCSW
Experience
16 years
Licensed in
New Mexico
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About David

David Martinez is a licensed clinical social worker who uses practical, straightforward methods to support families and parents. He draws on 16 years of experience working in New Mexico and aims to make early steps feel manageable for a worried parent. Conversations are direct and respectful, with attention to what matters most in daily family life.

He focuses on stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, bipolar disorder, depression, grief, parenting, and family issues.

Background and approach

He has worked with both children and adults dealing with serious mental health challenges and problematic substance use. His background includes leading domestic violence programs and helping families affected by interpersonal violence. Sessions are shaped to fit each household’s situation.

He adapts talk and tools to what a parent or caregiver can realistically use at home. He also addresses intimacy-related concerns, sleep and eating problems, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. David uses approaches that center the relationship and day-to-day patterns in families.

He combines attachment-focused thinking, cognitive behavioral tools, and client-centered listening to make goals clear and achievable. Motivational interviewing and narrative techniques are part of his toolkit when exploring change and meaning. He offers services in English and accepts international clients.

Parents interested in beginning can select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on availability.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on relationships and how early patterns shape current family interactions. It helps parents spot repeating patterns, build safety in connections, and change how they respond to children and partners. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at what people think and do in daily life and then teaches small, practical changes to improve mood and behavior. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and anger. Client-Centered Therapy centers the parent or caregiver in the conversation. The therapist listens without judgment and follows what the family needs to talk about most.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. David will collaborate with each family to decide what fits their goals and daily routines. He checks in about what tools are helping and adjusts plans as families try new strategies together.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect across busy schedules. Video calls let families use face-to-face time when it matters, while phone, live chat, and text-based messaging provide shorter check-ins and follow-up support. These options help parents access therapy from home, balance appointments with caregiving tasks, and keep progress moving between sessions.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of family and parenting concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, bipolar disorder, depression, grief, parenting challenges, and broader family issues. Additional areas include self-esteem, sleep and eating problems, anger, and caregiving stress.
What is his general therapy style?
Sessions blend listening with practical steps. He uses attachment-based ideas, client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, and narrative work to help families make changes.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 16 years of professional experience working in New Mexico with children and adults, including roles running domestic violence programs and supporting people with serious mental health and substance use challenges.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - licensed in New Mexico with license number NM LCSW C-07589.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. He also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to meet depending on the family’s needs and preferences.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

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Experience
16 years
Licensed
New Mexico
Languages
English

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