David Martin

David Martin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 18 years of counseling experience. He holds an LCSW and practices in Idaho, bringing long experience from community mental health into his current work. He aims to meet people where they are and help them move toward change.

He frames sessions in a person-centered way, starting from each client's present concerns and strengths. He blends techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy when those methods fit the issue. He also draws on psychodynamic ideas to understand patterns that repeat over time.

David has worked with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, depression, and issues related to LGBT identity. He also addresses relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, anger, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, aging issues, attachment concerns, codependency, substance problems, and family of origin issues.

His style is direct and nonjudgmental. Sessions emphasize practical steps and support for change. He encourages small, doable goals and helps people notice what works and what does not.

People who choose his care can expect a collaborative process where the therapist and client pick the strategies that fit best. He welcomes conversations about goals and adapts approaches to match each person's needs and pace.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and following the client's lead. In practice this means the therapist supports people in naming goals, exploring what matters to them, and trying steps that feel doable. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and test simpler, more helpful ways of thinking. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress with clear exercises and homework. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes skills for managing strong emotions and improving how people handle conflict and distress. It can be useful for anger, relationship strain, and overwhelming feelings.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose methods that match a person's goals, pace, and preferences. If a technique doesn't fit, they adjust it or try another way of working together.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit into busy schedules, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist about practical arrangements and what will make sessions manageable in everyday life.