Saul Martinez, LCSW

Saul Martinez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York who brings hands-on experience from roles as a caseworker and social worker to his therapeutic practice. He has worked closely with young people in foster care and their families, supporting reunification efforts and helping to build the practical supports that promote health and wellbeing.

His work is solution-focused and informed by cognitive behavioral therapy, using practical strategies to help clients make decisions that strengthen their emotional health. Saul emphasizes collaborative planning, partnering with each person to identify goals and to fortify their network of supports so lasting progress is possible.

Clients can expect an approach centered on empowerment and connection, with attention to family systems and the real-life challenges that affect daily functioning. Saul provides services in both English and Spanish and brings a practical, strengths-based outlook to relationship, trauma, parenting, and related concerns as a licensed social worker practicing in New York.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Access

Saul Martinez draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and motivational interviewing to tailor care to each person. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful, supportive relationship so clients can explore their priorities and grow at their own pace. Cognitive behavioral therapy offers practical tools to identify and change patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to stress, anxiety, mood concerns, or relationship difficulties. Motivational interviewing helps people resolve ambivalence and find their own reasons to make meaningful changes, especially around habits and readiness for action.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Saul collaborates with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds so treatment remains practical and person-focused.

Online therapy makes these approaches accessible through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options provide flexibility for scheduling, allow continuity of care across locations, and enable people to engage in therapy in ways that fit their daily lives while working with licensed professionals and therapists.