At a glance
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, California / 22987
- NPI
- 1386863025
- Experience
- 25 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Nonjudgmental care
- Motivational approach
- Mindfulness techniques
About Neil
Neil Martin is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of experience helping people address porn and sex addiction. He approaches each person without judgment and aims to create a respectful, compassionate space. He tailors sessions to each person's needs and priorities.
Neil uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change and build commitment to recovery. He also draws on Client-Centered Therapy to keep the work focused on the person's goals and experience. Mindfulness techniques are used to develop awareness and reduce reactivity around urges and triggers.
Sessions are structured around the individual's situation, with clear goals and practical steps between meetings. Neil listens for what matters most to the client and adjusts pacing and focus as recovery unfolds. He supports people working through related concerns such as codependency, infidelity, and drug or alcohol issues when those overlap with sex or porn addiction.
Neil's practice emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and a nonjudgmental stance. He helps people name patterns, set realistic goals, and practice new behaviors. The approach is collaborative and grounded in everyday steps rather than abstract theory.
Neil is licensed as an LCSW in California. Sessions are conducted in English. To begin, prospective clients follow the site's matching process and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Neil often uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify their reasons for change and build commitment one step at a time. This approach focuses on asking open questions, reflecting what the person says, and supporting gradual movement toward goals. He also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which means sessions are shaped around the person's concerns and priorities. The therapist listens closely and follows the client's lead while offering empathy and practical feedback. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Neil collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their goals, comfort level, and day-to-day life. He adjusts the mix of motivational, mindful, and client-centered techniques as progress unfolds. For practical matters, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They can also support work with urges and relapse prevention using mindfulness exercises and focused motivational conversations that translate well to remote meetings. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Intimacy-related issuesAdditional focus areas
CodependencyDrug and alcohol addictionInfidelityProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Sex addictionSexualityTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyEmotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
25+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
He focuses on porn and sex addiction and related issues such as codependency, infidelity, and process addictions like gambling or exercise when they overlap with sex-related concerns.
What is his therapy style like?
His style is nonjudgmental and respectful. He tailors sessions to each person's needs and uses collaborative, goal-oriented conversations.
How much experience does he have?
He has 25 years of professional experience working in clinical practice.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, licensed in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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