David Martinez, LCSW

David Martinez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New Mexico with 16 years of practice. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, grief, parenting strain, and anger. He also supports those facing relationship and intimacy concerns and challenges with sleep or eating.

He has worked with adults and children who have serious mental health needs and problematic drug use. Much of his background involves long-term work with severe trauma and abuse. He has run domestic violence programs and understands the pressures that interpersonal violence places on households.

In sessions he uses conversation to identify what matters most to each person. He draws on Attachment-Based ideas, Client-Centered methods, Cognitive Behavioral techniques, Existential questions, and Motivational Interviewing to guide practical change. He focuses on concrete ways to manage strong emotions and to reduce patterns that cause repeated conflict.

People can expect straightforward planning that links goals to daily steps. He pays attention to how family history and attachment patterns shape reactions like anger or withdrawal. He also offers coaching-style support for people who want actionable strategies alongside therapy.

His practice recognizes the overlap of conditions such as ADHD, chronic illness, or caregiving stress with mood and behavior problems. Sessions aim to make emotional responses more understandable and easier to manage, not to promise a quick fix.

Background and approach: David combines clinical experience with program work to address both immediate crises and longer-term patterns. He adapts the pace and focus based on what a person brings to the room. He asks practical questions, tracks progress, and adjusts plans when needed. He accepts international clients and conducts work in English.

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