Israel Martinez (he/him)

LCSW, CST, PhD
Accepting Clients

Allow my 20 years of experience to safely guide you in expressing yourself and working through your challenges.

Clinical Social Worker in New Jersey

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Services
  • Individual
  • Couples

About My Clients

I specialize in work with gay men. Are you worried that most therapists will not truly understand you or that you will have to censor yourself in therapy because you are a gay man? I had these same concerns and they motivated me to become a psychotherapist who could help others like me. We will work together in a safe and relaxing environment to discover and actualize the solutions you need in order to live a more fulfilling life.

My Background and Approach

With 20 years of clinical experience I have honed a comprehensive approach that ensures each session addresses your specific needs and goals, helping you achieve meaningful and lasting change. To achieve this I integrate a variety of therapeutic techniques, including Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems, and Zen Therapy. I am also a certified sex therapist. The foundation of our work together is the strong therapeutic relationship we build.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Relationship Counseling Sex Therapy
Other Techniques
  • Attachment Theory
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Couples Counseling
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Nonviolent Communication
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  • Somatic Therapy: Body-Based Healing for Emotional Trauma
  • Internal Family Systems
  • Discernment Counseling
  • Sex Therapy
  • Relationship Counseling

Issues I Treat

Specialties
LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists Polyamorous and Open Relationships Relationship Issues
Other Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Body Image Issues
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Gender Identity Therapy
  • Grief or Loss
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Polyamorous and Open Relationships
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem

Client Focus

Languages
English

Qualifications

License
LCSW, CST, PhD, State of New Jersey · #44SC05502600
Supervision
Provides supervision to apprentice therapists · currently accepting supervisees
Years in practice
18 years
I offer online counseling in the following states:

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
Telehealth
Available

At A Glance

  • Experience: 18 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $150 - 300/session

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