David Martin, LCSW - Therapist in Idaho

Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy

About David

David Martin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Idaho with 18 years of clinical experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and related concerns. He also supports those navigating relationship problems, parenting strain, and issues tied to substance use and life transitions.

Martin draws on his long background in community mental health to guide his practice. He uses a person-centered stance to begin conversations where a client is, then adds techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy when helpful. He also integrates psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns that repeat over time.

Sessions are straightforward and practical. He listens without judgment and helps people identify small, workable changes. He offers strategies to manage anxiety, cope with grief, and improve communication in close relationships.

People who prefer a mix of talking and skill-building may find this approach useful. He has experience supporting clients through substance-related problems, adoption and foster care concerns, aging issues, and family-of-origin challenges. Additional focus areas include attachment and codependency patterns, coping after disaster, and managing anger and control issues.

Martin accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English. He asks new clients to complete a short questionnaire to match on goals and preferences before scheduling a first session.

How his approaches translate to online work

David uses Client-Centered Therapy to set the tone of sessions, which means conversations begin where the client is and focus on what matters most to them. This approach helps create straightforward, respectful meetings that support openness and honest talk.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thinking and try practical behavior changes. CBT work typically includes setting small goals, practicing skills between meetings, and tracking progress to manage anxiety and mood symptoms.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers specific skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. Those skills can be practiced in sessions and applied to relationship or anger-related struggles.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will help figure out what combination of methods fits the client’s needs, goals, and preferences and will adapt as those needs change.

Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a busy week and to maintain consistency. Because his practice shifted to online and phone-based sessions, confirm the exact session formats available when you sign up. The focus is on fitting therapy into everyday life through practical scheduling and approaches that support ongoing skill practice.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Depression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCodependencyCommunication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgiveness Guilt and shame Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Men's issues Money and financial issues Mood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stress Prejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Psychodynamic Therapy

Experience

18+ years

Listed in

Utah, Idaho

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, and related issues listed in his profile.

What is his therapy style like?

He starts from a person-centered approach and then adds CBT, DBT, or psychodynamic techniques as needed. Sessions focus on listening, practical strategies, and exploring patterns that affect current problems.

How much experience does he have?

He has 18 years of counseling experience, including work in community mental health settings and subsequent private practice work.

What are his credentials and location?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - licensed in Utah and Idaho and practices from Idaho.

Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?

He accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.

What session formats are offered?

Session formats were shifted to online and phone-based work during and after 2020; please confirm current session options before booking.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin a first session?

Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.