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!
Professional experience
16 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Coping with addictions Trauma and abuse Bipolar disorder Depression
Additional areas of focus:Family conflicts, Coping with grief and loss, Intimacy related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Coping with life changes, Executive and professional coaching, Compassion fatigue, Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD), Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic brain injury, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
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Easy to talk to and relatable
Written on May 08, 2026 after therapy with David for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
David has been a monumental factor in my growth over the last year. I can rely on David to provide objective feedback and valuable insights.
Written on Mar 29, 2026 after therapy with David for 1 year on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Very understanding, smart, listens and provides a different thought process and challenges me when needed
Written on Feb 11, 2026 after therapy with David for 3 years on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Empathetic and patient.
Written on Aug 07, 2025 after therapy with David for 2 years and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Working with Dr.David Martinez has been a meaningful experience. I feel safe when I talk to him, and that’s not something I take for granted. He knows how to listen, how to support me, and he shared things that have helped me move forward in ways I didn’t expect. I’m genuinely grateful I matched with him. I highly recommend him—he’s one of the reasons things feel a bit lighter and more possible.
Written on Jun 11, 2025 after therapy with David for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, eating disorders, and self esteem
I have only had 2 sessions with David, but through Journaling, emotion tracking, and therapy, we have progressed farther and quicker than I thought! It's been eye opening and so far a great beginning.
Written on Apr 11, 2025 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Excellent ; professional and genuine. He has helped so much with re-framing events as major life changes have occurred.
Written on Mar 28, 2025 after therapy with David for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
David has been great so far. It’s only been a couple months and I am seeing the benefits. I’ve had other therapists in the past and I really like David. I feel like he understands and engages. Some other therapists felt kinda canned / predictable in their conversations. David helps me to see things from a different perspective and helps me to make small changes that add up to really helping with my struggles.
Written on Mar 07, 2025 after therapy with David for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and addictions
I've only had two sessions with David so far, but we chat in between and he's been incredibly supportive. From sharing funnies when I need a laugh, to helping me work through tough emotional situations, David has been really helpful these last few weeks. I'm looking forward to more sessions with him!
Written on Jan 29, 2025 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
David has the experience needed to offer insight and points of view that I am not considering, which helps me think different about the solutions I seek.
Written on Jan 26, 2025 after therapy with David for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd
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 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
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 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
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 Sep 17, 2024 after therapy with David for 4 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
For the first time I am feeling heard
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
He has been a great person to work with
Written on Mar 29, 2024 after therapy with David for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and bipolar disorder
Empathic,effective, and willing to challenge you to be honest with yourself
Written on Mar 27, 2024 after therapy with David for 1 year on issues concerning eating disorders
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 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 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 Sep 12, 2023 after therapy with David for 4 months on issues concerning depression, grief, 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 31, 2023 after therapy with David for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties
I have been pleased with my therapist and feel very comfortable confiding in him.
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
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 18, 2023 after therapy with David for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and compassion fatigue
David has been amazing, professional, and always helpful. I’m really happy to have found him.
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 is a wonderful insightful thoughtful therapist. I truly appreciate him and his help.
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
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 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
I’m enjoying the work we are doing
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
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 16, 2023 after therapy with David for 2 months on issues concerning addictions, and intimacy-related issues
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 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 is awesome. Honest and straightforward and let’s you know what you are aiming for at all times!
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
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 Oct 07, 2022 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and anger management
David has been a great listener and a coach who has encouraged me in an overwhelming time in my life.
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 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 depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, and career difficulties
Thoughtful and respectful
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
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 21, 2022 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, and sleeping disorders
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 20, 2022 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Fast, productive, effective.
Written on Sep 18, 2022 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
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