Saul Martinez, LCSW - Therapist in New York

About Saul

Saul Martinez is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on family and parenting concerns. He speaks English and Spanish and draws on three years as an LCSW in New York. Saul aims to make therapy straightforward for parents and caregivers who feel overwhelmed or stuck.

He keeps sessions practical and goal-oriented. Saul listens first, then works with clients to set clear, manageable steps. He uses plain language and concrete strategies so families can try changes between sessions.

Background and approach

Saul’s background includes work with foster care and family reunification. That experience shaped how he supports parents, fathers, and caregivers through transitions and practical challenges. He emphasizes rebuilding supports around families and improving day-to-day routines.

In the room he blends client-centered methods with cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing. That means he helps people name what matters, test small changes, and build motivation to follow through. The work focuses on decision-making, coping with stress, and strengthening relationships.

Saul also addresses issues like grief, trauma, addiction concerns, immigration-related stress, and workplace pressure. He prioritizes a collaborative process so clients feel involved in choosing goals and steps. This approach helps people move from surviving to managing and planning for the future.

Practical approaches for online family and parenting support

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a family's goals. It helps parents feel heard and decide what matters most for their home life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches simple skills to change stressed or unhelpful routines. It is useful for anxiety, depression, parenting stress, and problem solving. Motivational Interviewing helps people find personal reasons to change by examining values and small next steps; it is often used when someone feels stuck or unsure about change.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Saul collaborates with each person to choose techniques that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. He will review what is working and adjust the approach as clients try strategies and report back.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to get support. Video calls let families meet face to face from home, phone sessions work when video isn’t possible, and live chat or text-based messaging allow shorter check-ins or ongoing support between appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy family schedules and to maintain consistent contact while working toward practical changes.

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.

Motivational Interviewing

A way of working through mixed feelings about change without being pushed. The therapist helps you weigh things up and find your own reasons, which often makes a difficult decision feel less stuck.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of family or relationship concerns are addressed?

Saul works with a broad range of issues including relationship and family problems, parenting and fatherhood concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, and coping with life changes.

What is Saul's general therapy style?

He uses a practical, client-centered style that focuses on clear goals. Cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing are used to try small changes and build motivation.

What experience does he bring to family work?

Saul has three years as an LCSW in New York and background working with foster care and family reunification, where he supported parents and youth returning to family settings.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, with license NY LCSW 089457 and practices in New York.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and he accepts international clients.

What session formats does he use?

Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Saul?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 3 years
Licensed: New York
Languages: English, Spanish

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