Neil Martin , LCSW

Neil Martin is a California-licensed LCSW with 25 years of professional experience supporting people who struggle with porn and sex addiction. He approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, creating a nonjudgmental space where difficult issues related to intimacy and compulsive sexual behavior can be addressed. Neil tailors sessions and treatment plans to the specific needs and goals of each client, recognizing that recovery and change look different for everyone.

He frames the first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life as an act of courage and offers steady support throughout that process. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - he brings decades of practice to work collaboratively with clients, helping them explore patterns, build healthier connections, and develop practical strategies for managing urges and repairing relationships. His commitment is to meet people where they are and guide them forward with empathy and clear clinical focus.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Recovery and Connection

Neil Martin integrates client-centered therapy and emotionally-focused therapy to address issues around sexual and porn addiction. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship in which the client leads the pace of change while the therapist provides empathy and understanding to help explore personal values and goals. Emotionally-focused therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and reshaping emotional responses in relationships, which can be helpful for intimacy-related struggles and repairing trust after infidelity or compulsive behaviors.

He also incorporates mindfulness therapy techniques to help clients develop present-moment awareness and build skills for managing urges and strong emotions. Mindfulness practices can support relapse prevention and increase emotional regulation without judgment.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Neil works collaboratively with each person to determine which combination of methods fits their needs, goals, and preferences. Licensed professionals often adapt techniques over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit treatment into busy schedules and to engage from different locations. These options help maintain continuity of care and make consistent progress more accessible for many clients.