About me

I am licensed in New Mexico with 16 years of professional work experience working with teens. I have experience in helping teens with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, & bipolar disorder. I work with my teen clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Addictions
  • Trauma, Abuse
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Depression
Also experienced in:
Family conflicts , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Eating disorders , Sleeping disorders , Parenting issues , Anger management , Self esteem , Coping with life changes , Coaching , Compassion fatigue , ADHD , Abandonment , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 16

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

NM LCSW C-07589

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for David Martinez. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on Dec 14, 2024 after therapy with David for 1 year and 11 months on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, and bipolar disorder

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.

Written on Nov 25, 2024 after therapy with David for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, and self esteem

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.

Written on Oct 02, 2024 after therapy with David for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, eating disorders, and self esteem

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.

Written on Sep 17, 2024 after therapy with David for 4 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem

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!

Written on Aug 15, 2024 after therapy with David for 3 weeks

This was the first time my son has had therapy and although he was intially hesitant about trying it, David made it easy for him to participate. I really appreciate his help.

Written on Aug 06, 2024 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd

For the first time I am feeling heard

Written on Mar 29, 2024 after therapy with David for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and bipolar disorder

He has been a great person to work with

Written on Mar 27, 2024 after therapy with David for 1 year on issues concerning eating disorders

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

Written on Jan 05, 2024 after therapy with David for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

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!

Written on Sep 12, 2023 after therapy with David for 4 months on issues concerning depression, grief, self esteem, and career difficulties

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.

Written on Jul 31, 2023 after therapy with David for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties

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!

Written on Jul 09, 2023 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

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

Written on May 18, 2023 after therapy with David for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and compassion fatigue

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.

Written on May 03, 2023 after therapy with David for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd

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

Written on Apr 24, 2023 after therapy with David for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd

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.

Written on Apr 22, 2023 after therapy with David for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue

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

Written on Mar 06, 2023 after therapy with David for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

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.

Written on Feb 26, 2023 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, and compassion fatigue

I’m enjoying the work we are doing

Written on Feb 16, 2023 after therapy with David for 2 months on issues concerning addictions, and intimacy-related issues

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.

Written on Feb 09, 2023 after therapy with David for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching

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.

Written on Dec 31, 2022 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and anger management

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

Written on Oct 07, 2022 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and anger management

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!

Written on Sep 23, 2022 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd

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

Written on Sep 22, 2022 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, and career difficulties

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

Written on Sep 22, 2022 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and bipolar disorder

Thoughtful and respectful

Written on Sep 21, 2022 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, and sleeping disorders

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

Written on Sep 20, 2022 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

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!

Written on Sep 18, 2022 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and trauma and abuse

Fast, productive, effective.

Written on Sep 14, 2022 after therapy with David for 2 weeks

It has been an absolute pleasure working with David. In our short time, so far, he has been incredibly insightful and shows a lot of understanding and empathy to his clients. He regularly ‘checks in’ during the week to see if strategies are working and offers suggestions. My daughter feels at ease talking to him and I feel she is in safe hands.

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