- Person-centered approach
- CBT and DBT techniques
- Trauma and grief work
About David
David Martin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 18 years of counseling experience. He holds LCSW credentials in Utah and Idaho and practices from Idaho. He lists stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, anger, and related challenges among his areas of work.
David draws on a background in community mental health and substance use treatment. He spent many years helping people in public settings before moving into private practice work. That range of experience shapes how he frames practical steps and realistic goals in sessions.
His style emphasizes a person-centered way of working. He starts from where each person is and builds from their strengths. He mixes in techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy when they suit the problem at hand.
David also uses psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns that may come from earlier life experiences. In sessions he helps people notice those patterns and try different responses. He aims to help people see manageable changes and practice them between appointments.
Clients who are dealing with anger, relationship friction, parenting strain, trauma, or the long work of changing habits often choose to work with him. He offers support for coping with life changes, addiction issues, grief, and burnout. Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule an initial appointment. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Therapeutic approaches and how online work fits
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, understanding where someone is now, and building on their own strengths. It helps when someone wants practical, respectful support and wants to set goals at their own pace.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors influence feelings. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, anger, and changing unhelpful habits through concrete skill practice.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It can be helpful for people who struggle with intense reactions or relationship conflicts.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about needs, goals, and preferences and will use person-centered principles to decide which methods to try. This is a collaborative process and may change as the work progresses.
Confirm the specific session formats directly before booking, since current options are not listed in full here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Phone sessions can be useful when video is difficult, and some people find they can open up more in non-face-to-face sessions. Talk with the therapist about what will fit practical needs and daily routines.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Utah, Idaho
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, relationship and parenting issues, and related problems listed in his profile.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a person-centered foundation and integrates techniques from CBT, DBT, and psychodynamic therapy as appropriate.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 18 years of counseling experience, including work in community mental health and substance use treatment.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with LCSW credentials in Utah and Idaho and practices from Idaho.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or from other countries?
Sessions are offered in English and he does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
His biography notes experience with online and phone sessions, but confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.