- Person-centered care
- Skill-focused methods
- Adoption and foster care
About David
David Martin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Idaho with 18 years of counseling experience. He began in community mental health, supporting people facing mental health and substance use concerns, and now brings that background into his current practice. He aims to meet clients where they are and to help them take practical steps toward change.
He works in a nonjudgmental way and focuses on helping people see how change can benefit their lives. Sessions often center on building skills, talking through current problems, and finding manageable steps forward. He combines person-centered listening with methods that focus on thoughts, behaviors, and emotional regulation.
David draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and to develop more effective habits. He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools for coping with intense emotions and improving distress tolerance. Psychodynamic ideas help uncover patterns that may affect present relationships and choices.
Areas he commonly addresses include stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, and issues related to adoption and foster care. He also supports people dealing with substance use, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and life transitions.
Sessions are collaborative and paced to the client. He aims to make therapy practical and relevant to everyday life. People who prefer straightforward, respectful conversation and concrete tools often find his style useful.
Approaches and what online work looks like
David often blends person-centered work with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and shaping sessions around your needs, which helps people feel heard and understood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers tools for managing intense emotions and improving coping when stress is high.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He will work with you to choose methods that match your goals and preferences, and will adjust the plan as you progress. You decide what feels most helpful and he supports that choice with clear explanations and hands-on practice.
The biography indicates a move to online and phone-based work after 2020, so confirm the current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that suits your schedule. Phone sessions may be a good fit when lower bandwidth or not being on camera helps you focus. Many people find remote work allows steady progress with tools and exercises that translate into everyday life.
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Experience
18+ years
Credentials
Utah, Idaho
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and many relationship and family concerns. He also addresses adoption and foster care related issues and substance use challenges.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses a person-centered approach that emphasizes listening and collaboration. He pairs that with practical tools from other methods to help you make changes.
What is his background and experience?
He has 18 years of counseling experience in community mental health and related settings. He now applies that experience in his current practice.
What credentials and region does he practice in?
He holds the credential LCSW, with licensure in Utah and Idaho, and practices from Idaho.
Does he conduct sessions in other languages or for international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography describes a move to online and phone-based sessions since 2020. Confirm current session options with the therapist before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist scheduling; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.