- Sex and porn addiction
- Codependency support
- Motivational interviewing
About Neil
Neil Martin is a California licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 25 years of professional experience. He focuses on people seeking help with porn and sex addiction and related intimacy concerns.
Martin works in a direct, practical way. He listens to what is happening now, asks clear questions, and helps people name the patterns that keep recurring. Sessions aim to identify triggers, reduce harmful behaviors, and build safer strategies for handling urges and relationship stress.
His approach draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at how emotions and attachment needs shape behavior. He also uses client-centered methods to keep the conversation focused on the client's priorities. Mindfulness tools and motivational interviewing are used to increase awareness and strengthen commitment to change.
Over his career Martin has helped people address codependency, drug and alcohol addiction, process addictions such as gambling and exercise, infidelity, and broader questions about sexuality. He frames problems in everyday terms and works step by step rather than using clinical jargon.
Sessions emphasize practical skills alongside emotional understanding. Clients who want clear direction, short-term strategies, and a focus on sexual behavior and intimacy-related issues will find his work straightforward and focused.
To begin, prospective clients complete an online matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to discuss goals and next steps.
How Emotion-Focused and Online Work Come Together
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at how feelings and attachment needs influence behavior and intimacy. It helps people name difficult emotions and see patterns that keep repeating in relationships and sexual behavior. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person's own concerns and priorities, offering space to set the pace and topics for each session. Mindfulness Therapy teaches noticing urges and bodily sensations so they can be handled differently rather than acted on immediately.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That may mean trying a few techniques and keeping what helps most.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins around work, and offering simpler access when quieter surroundings are possible. Licensed professionals often use online work to keep continuity between visits and to support steady practice of new skills without requiring major schedule changes.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with people dealing with porn and sex addiction and related intimacy problems. Other areas include codependency, infidelity, and process addictions.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside client-centered work to explore emotions and relationship patterns. He also integrates mindfulness and motivational interviewing techniques.
How much experience does he have?
He has 25 years of professional experience working with addiction and intimacy-related issues. That span covers a range of behavioral and relationship concerns.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a California LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to discuss goals and next steps.
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