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David Martinez, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

David is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with David. View 33 reviews
Great news, David is accepting new clients!
He is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in New Mexico

Recent reviews

David continues to be an incredible source of clarity and positivity while being realistic and practical. He's been instrumental in helping me grow through several major life events and has helped me manage all of life's ups and downs with grace.

Reviewed December 2024

I have seen therapists before, on and off throughout my adult life and I can honestly say that David gets to the heart of the matter. He makes me look at situations and myself in different ways. Every session sends me off thinking of things differently. It is not always easy to be confronted with things you may have overlooked or not considered, but it sure is introspective and mind changing. He has given me hope in places I was thinking there was no hope left to make changes in my life. He always does it so gently and compassionately. I am so glad I chose him.

Reviewed November 2024

More about David

  • 16 years' experience
  • Male
  • LCSW

I am licensed in New Mexico with 16 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, & bipolar disorder. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I have worked hand in hand with children and adults with serious mental health and problematic drug use. I have worked extensively with individuals with severe trauma and abuse. I have also run several domestic violence programs and am very familiar with the struggles that interpersonal family violence brings to the family. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Bipolar disorder Depression Family conflicts Grief Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Hospice and end-of-life counseling Immigration issues Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Paranoia Personality disorders Prejudice and discrimination Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Sex addiction Sexual assault and abuse

Treatment Approaches

  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

David Martinez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538492863.

  • LCSW · New Mexico · C-07589 · Expires July 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for David Martinez

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

33 reviews

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David continues to be an incredible source of clarity and positivity while being realistic and practical. He's been instrumental in helping me grow through several major life events and has helped me manage all of life's ups and downs with grace.

Reviewed December 2024

I have seen therapists before, on and off throughout my adult life and I can honestly say that David gets to the heart of the matter. He makes me look at situations and myself in different ways. Every session sends me off thinking of things differently. It is not always easy to be confronted with things you may have overlooked or not considered, but it sure is introspective and mind changing. He has given me hope in places I was thinking there was no hope left to make changes in my life. He always does it so gently and compassionately. I am so glad I chose him.

Reviewed November 2024

I am incredibly grateful for the support and guidance of David. He is kind and also inspiring person. His belief in the power of kindness and its impact on others' lives and the world resonated deeply with me. I feel that I am understood. David offers practical advice on setting and achieving my goals, which has been helpful. Above all, I feel safe and comfortable talking to him. His approach makes it easy to open up and discuss my thoughts and feelings. I highly recommend David to anyone seeking a compassionate and effective therapist.

Reviewed November 2024

Great therapist. First therapist I’ve ever had. Told him how I like to receive feedback (straight to the point with no sugar coating) and has really helped me a ton in my day to day life!

Reviewed September 2024

For the first time I am feeling heard

Reviewed August 2024

He has been a great person to work with

Reviewed March 2024

Empathic,effective, and willing to challenge you to be honest with yourself

Reviewed March 2024

David has always been very respectful, welcoming, kind and genuinely interested in helping me. He provides thoughtful insight is very easy to talk to and always leaves me in a better place than where I start. Really great therapist!

Reviewed January 2024

David’s been an absolute blessing for a very dynamic time in my life. He’s helped me navigate my thoughts and emotions, relationships and aspirations, and he’s helped me make sense of things in ways that I couldn’t on my own.

Reviewed December 2023

David is an excellent therapist. He is caring and compassionate and a good listener. He has helped me to explore my own feelings and find my own value. He is a great therapist.

Reviewed September 2023

David is kind and shows that he cares about his patients. He is a great listener, has helped me better understand my actions and feelings. He provides me with the tools to build my confidence and coping skills. He is always there when I need him and is not afraid to be blunt when necessary, which is needed. A1 therapist!

Reviewed August 2023

David was able to help me start to realize things about myself that I think I was trying to stay away from, and it definitely helped me for the better. His approach is a bit forward, but I think that’s appropriate for the situation that I was in. I really was able to understand and carry out the changes David suggested and I think others can benefit from having his assistance as well!

Reviewed July 2023

I have been pleased with my therapist and feel very comfortable confiding in him.

Reviewed July 2023

David’s been extremely helpful in more ways than I could do justice with words. I’m very grateful to have met him.

Reviewed May 2023

David is an excellent therapist. His experience shows and he has a knack for being attentive and attuned to one’s goals and moods. Strongly recommend him for anyone.

Reviewed May 2023

David has been amazing, professional, and always helpful. I’m really happy to have found him.

Reviewed May 2023

Mr. Martinez is the best! He and I have been working together for a couple of months now and each session has brought me better insight about myself and has been helping me with my relationship and past traumas. He listens to you, provides excellent advice, and professional guidance. Im very fortunate that I matched with him early on my therapy journey as I know I can trust him with life’s hardest parts. He’s very encouraging and motivating and actually cares about your progress. He will check up on you to see how you’re doing regardless if you’ve signed up for sessions. Overall, Mr. Martinez is a great therapist and I recommend him to anyone as he tries his best to understand your situation to provide you the best treatment possible. You wont regret having him as your therapist, I guarantee it.

Reviewed March 2023

I’m enjoying the work we are doing

Reviewed February 2023

David is energetic, thoughtful, and smart. He’s also friendly and funny, making him a pleasure to talk to. He helped me through some of my darkest times and gave me tools to help avoid slipping into dark times again. I highly recommend working with David as a therapist.

Reviewed February 2023

David is calm, timely and shares great perspectives. I feel like I can be myself with no judgement. I felt like I had great insight but from the very first session, he’s helped me understand a different point of view on my own life, a more helpful point of view. His “homework” for the week has also been helpful for my relationship and career, every time. He’s also super flexible with my insane schedule. Would highly recommend.

Reviewed April 2023

David is a wonderful insightful thoughtful therapist. I truly appreciate him and his help.

Reviewed April 2023

David knows my situation and is genuinely interested in me healing and becoming a healthy and strong individual, he gives me homework and suggestions that are helpful for my situation. I appreciate his expertise and attention.

Reviewed February 2023

David's very clear and quick to asses things that are complicated. He's great about digging in to the heart of issues and sees things for what they are very quickly from what I've experienced and I love the insight he shares as well as the homework he assigns between sessions for reflection and processing.

Reviewed January 2023

David is awesome. Honest and straightforward and let’s you know what you are aiming for at all times!

Reviewed December 2022

David is an excellent listener and great about taking actionable steps while also respecting one’s ability to move forward with said steps.

Reviewed November 2022

I went through a few therapists before I found David Martinez, I’m really glad I found him. David has been so helpful.

Reviewed November 2022

Im so thankful to have come across David Martinez. He has been such a great help for me in finding my self-worth! He has helped me understand certain things about myself that were hidden and needed to come out. He is very understanding and super easy to talk to! He even checked up on me constantly when I wasnt online for a couple days. I couldn't ask for a better therapist! Thanks so much!

Reviewed November 2022

David has been a great listener and a coach who has encouraged me in an overwhelming time in my life.

Reviewed September 2022

David is amazing, he’s a great listener and proactive in trying to solve issues

Reviewed September 2022

Thoughtful and respectful

Reviewed September 2022

I really have enjoyed talking with David. He listens and that’s the most important thing. He answers quickly and timely and has a lot of experience that has really helped me thus far

Reviewed September 2022

David is very professional but also gets to know you on a personal level which is great for therapy. He’s helped me so much already in a few weeks and I think he’ll help me overcome my fears!

Reviewed September 2022

Fast, productive, effective.

Reviewed September 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does David Martinez offer telehealth visits?

Yes. David Martinez works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does David Martinez speak?

David Martinez speaks English.

How many years of experience does David Martinez have?

David Martinez has 16 years of experience.

Where is David Martinez licensed to practice?

David Martinez is licensed to practice in New Mexico.

Does David Martinez accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, David Martinez accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does David Martinez offer?

David Martinez offers clients Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with David Martinez?

David Martinez can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with David Martinez?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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