- Client-centered focus
- CBT tools
- Bilingual English Spanish
About Saul
Saul Martinez is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people navigate work stress, relationships, parenting challenges, and life changes. He speaks English and Spanish and practices in New York, offering straightforward, goal-focused support for common concerns like anxiety, depression, grief, and issues tied to identity and intimacy.
Saul draws on a client-centered approach to make sessions practical and collaborative. He listens for what matters most to each person and shapes goals around everyday priorities. Saul also uses elements of cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice patterns of thinking and try new behaviors that change how they feel.
He began in the field as a caseworker and has experience supporting youth and adults connected to foster care and adoption. That background shapes how he thinks about rebuilding support networks and addressing fatherhood, immigration, and workplace issues without assuming one-size-fits-all answers.
Saul describes his work as solution focused and collaborative. He works with clients to set clear, manageable steps and to weigh options that increase a person’s sense of control. Motivational interviewing techniques are used when people want to resolve ambivalence or find stronger motivation for change.
With three years as an LCSW in New York, Saul centers practical problem solving and real-life strategies. He aims to help people leave sessions with a clearer next step and tools they can use between appointments.
How his approaches translate to online therapy
The client-centered approach means sessions start with what matters most to the person. Saul focuses on listening, reflecting what you say, and helping set goals that fit your life. This approach is useful for relationship concerns, parenting stress, and questions about life direction.Cognitive behavioral therapy helps people spot thoughts and habits that keep problems going. Saul uses CBT techniques to break down worries into manageable steps and to practice new ways of reacting. That can help with anxiety, depression, stress at work, and coping with change.
Motivational interviewing supports people who feel stuck or unsure about change. It uses open questions and gentle reflection to build confidence and find personal reasons to move forward, which can be helpful for addiction, impulsivity, or making lifestyle changes.
Saul treats choosing an approach as a shared process. He works with each person to pick methods that match their goals, preferences, and daily life. That way, sessions focus on what will actually help you make small, realistic changes.
Session format details are not specified in the profile, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around work and family, shorten check-in conversations, or avoid travel time. Talk with the therapist to find a rhythm and format that fits your schedule and needs.
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Experience
3+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Saul help with?
Saul works with a broad range of issues including anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, workplace stress, addictions, and questions about identity and intimacy.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is collaborative and solution focused. He blends client-centered listening with practical CBT techniques to set clear next steps and test small changes between sessions.
What background and experience does he have?
He started as a caseworker and then trained as a social worker, working with foster care and adoption-connected clients. That experience informs his focus on rebuilding supports and addressing fatherhood and immigration concerns.
What credentials and location are on record?
Saul holds an LCSW credential and practices in New York.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and he is listed as accepting international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats. The therapist or service can provide up-to-date information on how sessions are offered.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.