Neil Martin

Neil Martin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 25 years of experience. He focuses on helping people who are struggling with porn and sex addiction. He aims to offer a respectful, nonjudgmental space for people to begin making changes.

He uses mindfulness as a core part of his work to help people notice urges and choices in the moment. Sessions are adapted to each person's needs and pace rather than following a fixed script. He also draws on client-centered and emotionally-focused approaches to help people understand feelings and rebuild connection with themselves.

Motivational interviewing is used to support readiness for change and to explore ambivalence in a direct, compassionate way. Psychodynamic ideas may be woven in to look at patterns that repeat over time. Together these approaches help people link present behaviors to deeper emotions and histories.

Neil describes his stance as sensitive and compassionate. He emphasizes tailoring treatment plans to each person’s situation instead of relying on one-size-fits-all solutions. He encourages people to take a first step and offers steady support through the process.

His practice centers on practical work in sessions: noticing triggers, building strategies to manage urges, and developing alternatives to problematic behaviors. Progress is discussed in plain terms and adjusted based on what is working for the individual.

How mindfulness and emotion-focused work online

Mindfulness Therapy helps people notice urges, bodily sensations, and thoughts without acting on them. It teaches short skills that can interrupt a cycle of compulsive behavior and build awareness around triggers.

Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's goals and experience. The therapist follows the person's lead, reflects their feelings, and helps them feel understood as they make changes. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and naming emotions that drive behavior, which can help people change patterns in relationships and intimacy.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about their needs, goals, and comfort, and then choose or combine methods collaboratively. Sessions can shift over time as priorities change and new progress is made.

The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, shorten commute time, and allow for quicker check-ins between longer sessions. It can also make it simpler to practice mindfulness skills in everyday settings and to review patterns that come up between sessions.