- Client-centered care
- Skills-focused therapy
- 18 years experience
About David
David Martin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 18 years of counseling experience. He practices in Idaho and brings years of public community mental health work into his current private practice. He uses a straightforward, nonjudgmental stance to help people who are worn down by stress, grief, anxiety, depression, substance use concerns, and life changes.
David focuses on meeting people where they are and helping them make practical changes. He combines person-centered work with techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. He also draws on psychodynamic ideas when they help make sense of patterns that repeat in life.
People often come to him for help with relationship strain, parenting stress, coping after loss, or challenges related to identity and sexual orientation. He also supports clients managing burnout, compassion fatigue, and the emotional impact of natural or human-caused disasters.
Sessions emphasize clear goals, skills you can use between meetings, and steady support through change. David aims to help clients recognize patterns, try small experiments, and build routines that feel sustainable. He describes counseling as a collaborative effort built around the client’s priorities.
David works in English and is open to working with international clients. He asks new clients to complete an initial matching questionnaire and schedule sessions so he can learn about immediate needs and plan an approach that fits each person's situation.
How David uses therapy approaches online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and following the client's lead. It helps people clarify values, set goals, and feel understood so they can make changes at their own pace. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches practical skills to shift them; it often helps with anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication, which can be useful for managing intense feelings and relationship challenges.Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit the issue, and adjust the plan over time. Working together helps identify which tools and exercises feel most helpful for daily life.
The biography reports experience delivering care online and by phone since 2020, so clinicians have used remote formats effectively. Confirm the specific session options before booking to know what David currently offers. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, reduce travel time, allow brief check-ins by phone or text-style communication when appropriate, and let people use tools and homework between meetings. These practical benefits can help therapy fit into a busy life while maintaining a steady therapeutic focus.
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Experience
18+ years
Credentials
Utah, Idaho
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does David help with?
He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting and relationship strain, substance use concerns, and coping with life changes including disasters.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is nonjudgmental and practical. He works with clients to set clear goals, teach skills, and try small changes between sessions.
What is his background and experience?
David has 18 years of counseling experience that began in community mental health settings and moved into private practice.
Where is he licensed and where does he practice?
He holds LCSW credentials and practices in Idaho with professional licensure in Utah and Idaho noted.
What languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography notes a shift to online and phone work during the pandemic and experience helping people in those formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.