Saul Martinez , LCSW

Saul Martinez brings a compassionate, collaborative approach to therapy, rooted in practical problem solving and an emphasis on strengthening support networks. He began his work in social services as a caseworker and moved into social work roles supporting youth in foster care, where he helped young people and their families rebuild connections and access the resources they needed to thrive.

He favors a solution-focused orientation that draws on cognitive behavioral therapy - a method that helps people identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns - to support decision making and promote wellbeing. Saul believes that meaningful change is most sustainable when it is developed together with each person he sees, and he prioritizes building and fortifying a network of supports around clients to improve outcomes.

Saul is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), practicing in New York and offering services in both English and Spanish. He works with individuals and families on issues such as trauma and abuse, relationships, parenting and foster care reunification, mood and anxiety concerns, addictions, grief, and life transitions. His style is practical, empathetic, and collaborative, focused on empowering clients to move toward clearer goals and healthier daily functioning.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Saul draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing to guide online work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the client’s goals and values lead the process - it helps with relationship concerns, self-esteem, and navigating life changes. CBT is a structured approach that helps people recognize and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented method designed to strengthen a person’s own motivation for change, which can be especially helpful with addictions and ambivalence about decisions.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process, and Saul works together with each person to identify which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative process allows adjustments over time as progress is made and priorities shift.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage with a licensed professional, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, caregiving, or other commitments, and to maintain continuity of care when life or location changes occur.