- Nonjudgmental care
- Client-centered work
- Mindfulness tools
About Neil
Neil Martin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 25 years of experience. He focuses on helping people who are dealing with porn and sex addiction and related intimacy struggles. He approaches clients with respect, sensitivity, and a nonjudgmental attitude.
In sessions he tailors work to each person’s needs and goals. He listens first and helps people clarify what they want to change. He uses conversation, reflective listening, and practical steps to support progress.
Neil draws on several therapeutic styles to match the moment and the person. He often uses client-centered work to keep the conversation grounded in the client's experience. Emotionally-focused ideas help people name and move through painful feelings that underlie behaviors.
Mindfulness techniques are used to build awareness of urges and emotional states. Motivational interviewing helps people find reasons to change and commit to next steps. Psychodynamic ideas can uncover repeated patterns that maintain unwanted behaviors.
He frames treatment as a collaborative process and adapts plans as people learn what works for them. Sessions are paced to suit the client's situation and readiness for change. If you'd like to explore starting, follow the site's process to match and schedule a first meeting.
Online approaches informed by emotion and awareness
Neil commonly uses client-centered work that keeps the focus on each person's experience and goals. This approach involves listening deeply, reflecting what is said, and shaping the process around the client's priorities rather than an imposed plan.He also draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) ideas to help people identify and move through strong feelings that often drive addictive behavior. EFT-style work helps name emotions and try new ways of responding when patterns repeat.
Mindfulness techniques are used to build moment-to-moment awareness of urges and feelings. These practices can help people notice triggers, pause, and choose a different action instead of reacting automatically.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try approaches that fit those goals, and adjust the plan based on what helps. This is a collaborative process where feedback shapes the path forward.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when helpful, reduce travel time, and let people meet from different locations within the allowed region. Licensed professionals can use online work to continue emotional and skills-focused therapy in ways that align with daily routines.
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Experience
25+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Neil commonly address?
He works with people facing porn and sex addiction and related intimacy issues. Other focus areas include codependency, drug and alcohol addiction, infidelity, and process addictions.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a mix of client-centered conversation, emotionally-focused approaches, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas. Sessions are collaborative and tailored to the person's needs.
What is his professional background?
He has 25 years of professional experience working in the field of addictions and intimacy-related concerns. His practice focuses on addressing sexual and process addictions.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California listed as LCSW. His practice is based in that state.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing depends on the chosen subscription level.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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