Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Neil Martin, LCSW
California
Licensed clinical social worker - Addictions and intimacy issues
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 22987
- NPI
- 1386863025
- Experience
- 25 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Neil supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- porn and sex addiction
- codependency and infidelity
- mindfulness and EFT
About Neil
Neil Martin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with 25 years of professional experience. He works with people who struggle with addictions and intimacy-related issues, including porn and sex addiction and related concerns such as codependency and infidelity.
Neil uses approaches grounded in client-centered work and emotionally-focused ideas. He also draws on mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic thinking. Sessions focus on direct conversation, exploring patterns, and building practical steps clients can try between meetings.
He keeps conversations nonjudgmental and respectful. That means straight talk about behaviors, triggers, and relationship impacts rather than labels or shame. Clients can expect clear discussions about goals and small changes to test in daily life.
Over his career he has supported people working through drug and alcohol addiction and process addictions such as gambling or exercise when those issues relate to intimacy or sexual behavior. He also addresses sexuality questions alongside compulsive sexual behavior and relationship fallout like infidelity.
People who choose him typically want focused, practical work on patterns that feel out of control. To begin, clients follow the site's intake steps and schedule a first meeting to identify priorities and outline a plan.
BHow sessions work
How his approaches work for online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building understanding from the client's perspective. In practice this means the therapist reflects what a client says, clarifies goals, and helps the client decide next steps that feel doable. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at how feelings guide interactions and attachment needs. It can help people see patterns in close relationships and practice different responses when emotions run high. Mindfulness Therapy offers short tools to notice urges, physical sensations, and automatic reactions so clients can choose new behaviors rather than act on impulse.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist and client will review goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped in the past. Together they pick methods to try and adjust them as progress is tracked and priorities change.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit work on intimacy and addiction into a busy week. They let clients check in from different locations, use shorter meetings for quick skill practice, or schedule time that works around work and family demands. Licensed professionals adapt exercises, homework, and mindfulness practices to remote sessions so clients can apply them between meetings.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with addictions and intimacy-related issues, including porn and sex addiction, codependency, infidelity, and process addictions.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses client-centered methods and emotionally-focused ideas, combined with mindfulness practice and motivational interviewing to guide sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 25 years of professional work experience in behavioral health and related areas.
Is he a licensed clinician and where?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers