- Person-centered approach
- Skills-based work
- 18 years experience
About David
David Martin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 18 years of counseling experience. He has worked in community mental health settings and now practices from Idaho. He emphasizes a nonjudgmental stance and supports people as they take steps toward change.
David helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, and codependency concerns. He also addresses parenting and family-related struggles, relationship issues, addiction, and burnout like compassion fatigue. He works with a wide range of life changes and emotional challenges.
His style is straightforward and person-centered. He begins by meeting people where they are, listening to what matters most, and shaping goals with the person in the room. He mixes talk and practical skills so people can try something between sessions.
David uses tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help with thinking patterns, coping skills, and emotional regulation. He also draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at longstanding patterns that repeat over time. Together these approaches aim to make change feel doable and relevant to daily life.
He has experience working with mental health and substance use concerns from public community settings. He welcomes people who prefer remote options and has used phone and online contacts in recent years. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a session according to availability.
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a helpful connection. It involves open, respectful listening and letting the person guide topics so therapy fits their needs. This approach helps when someone needs a steady, supportive place to talk.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets patterns of thinking and behavior. It breaks problems into manageable steps and teaches practical skills for coping with anxiety, depression, and stress. People often leave sessions with concrete tools to try between meetings.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, comfort, and what feels useful. Decisions about which methods to use are made collaboratively and can shift as needs change.
If you prefer online therapy, check the session options before booking to confirm current formats. Online work can make fitting therapy into a busy life easier, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people choose quieter times without travel. The therapist has experience using phone and online contacts and will help tailor sessions to practical daily routines and goals.
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Experience
18+ years
Credentials
Utah, Idaho
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, and codependency. He also addresses relationship strain, parenting challenges, substance use concerns, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is person-centered and practical. He listens first, sets collaborative goals, and uses talk plus skill practice to support change.
What background does he bring to therapy?
He brings 18 years of counseling experience from community mental health work serving people with mental health and substance use needs. That background informs his practical approach.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and practices from Idaho. His credentials include licensure in Utah and Idaho as an LCSW.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Scheduling follows the platform process after matching.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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