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DOUGLAS MARTINEZ, Ph.D.
Background and Credentials
Expertise
Contact
CURRICULUM VITAE
Education
Certification
Professional Experience
Clinical Supervision (pre-licensure)
Award
Continuing Education and Additional Training
Research Interests
Committees and Memberships
Grant Support
Publications
Professional Addresses
Douglas Martinez, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist in New York and New Jersey. He has been in exclusive private practice since 2005, having previously worked as a social worker from 1974 to 1983, and as a psychologist and program director/ developer since 1983. Since 1983, he has designed and/or directed five progrms in two states that have been hospital or agency based. He has additionally been in private practice since 1996.
As a clinical psychologist, he has specialized in the assessment and treatment of both adolescent or adult victims of child abuse, as well as abusers. He has also specialized in treatment of trauma, with certification in several methods of treatment.
- Dr. Martinez is national member, and a New Jersey board member of the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children. He is also a research and clinical member of the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers. He has several publications and over 50 regional, national and international professional addresses.
EXPERTISE
Dr. Martinez’ professional interest and areas of expertise are as follows:
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Compulsive sexual behaviors and paraphilias: Specializing in group and individual treatment using cognitive-behavioral and rational emotive behavior therapy techniques. This includes compulsive use of the internet and other sexually compulsive behaviors. Since 1985, Dr. Martinez has had ongoing experience in the assessment, treatment, and risk assessment of sexual offenders.
- Court – Related services: Dr. Martinez has performed numerous specialized psychological / psychosexual evaluations for judges in family and criminal courts as well as prosecutors and defense attorneys. He has testified since 1975.
- Assessment and Treatment of Traumatic disorders: This includes treatment of disorders in adolescents and adults with histories of childhood abuse, and/or recent traumatic events.
- Phallometric Assessment: Biological assessment of sexual response. Experience since 1987. Also, constructed a phallometric lab for Hahnemann Medical School.
Certifications:
- New Jersey Certified in Advanced Studies in Child Maltreatment with a Specialization in Child Sexual Abuse. Certifying authority: The New Jersey Child Abuse Training Institute, a funded initiative of the New Jersey Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect.
- New York State, Office of Mental Health and Attorney General’s Office, New York State Civil Management Training, 11/07.
- Treatment of Complex Trauma, John Briere, Ph.D., June, 2002
- Finding Words: Forensic interviewing of children, sponsored by the National Prosecutor’s Research Institute, Washington, D.C., and the Corner House of Minneapolis Minnesota. Certified as Forensic Child Interviewer, April, 2002.
- Certified in Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, Albert Ellis Institute.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Level one certification, March 1999. Level two (advanced) certification, November, 1999. Advanced Clinical Applications and Case Conceptualization, Information Processing, Phase-oriented Psychotherapy, Treatment of Dissociative Disorders and Early Life Trauma at additional seminars.
- Hare Psychopathy Checklist certification. Three day training with Dr. Robert Hare and Dr. Adele Forth, January, 1999.
- Assessing and treating trauma. One day training with Bessel van der Kolk, M.D., October, 1998.
- Treatment of Trauma: A Staged Approach, one day training with Judith Lewis Herman, M.D., December, 1997.
- Understanding Trauma and Memory in Clinical and Forensic Settings, and Psychological Trauma, Maturational Processes and Therapeutic Interventions. Harvard Medical School Conference, 3 days, March, 1996.
- Psychosocial Evaluation of Sexual Abuse in Children, 36 hour training program, Christine Baker, Ph.D., June, 1996.
- Evidence in child abuse and neglect cases: 1 day training with John E. B. Myers, Esq. (1995).
- Victimization Through the Lifecycle: Harvard University, 3 days, (1990).
- Trained in assessment and treatment of sexual offenders by Judith Becker, Ph.D. from 1985 to 1991, as a co-therapist and research scientist.
CONTACT
Referrals for Dr. Martinez should be referred to Richard B. Krueger, M.D. or Meg S. Kaplan, Ph.D.
email: docdougm@aol.com
Curriculum Vitae
Douglas Martinez, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist,
New Jersey License Number 3836
New York License Number 016319
Private Practice (Full time): 26-07 Broadway, Suite 16C Fair Lawn, New Jersey 07410, 201-796-3533 / 973-809-6624. Clinical and forensic practice.
In New York, in practice with Richard B. Krueger, M.D. and Meg Kaplan, Ph.D., 210 E. 68th Street, NYC, NY, providing psychological and psychophysiological assessments, as well as group and individual psychotherapy in cases of sex crimes and/or professional sexual misconduct. Twenty-five years experience.
Specialization in the following:
Assessment and treatment of past and recent trauma in adolescents and adults
Assessment and treatment of adults who have committed sexual offenses
Forensic interviewing of children regarding suspected sexual abuse
Evaluation of parents or adults who have been, or who are at risk of abusing their children
Sexual offender evaluations in secure settings.
Evaluation of Civilly Committed sex offenders in New York State, under OMH article 10.
Evaluation of Civilly Committed sex offenders (NJ and NY) for the New Jersey State Public Advocate’s Office and the State of New York, Attorney General’s Office
Evaluation of sex offenders for the Court regarding Megan’s Law Tiering for prosecutors as well as defense counsel.
Education
B.A. Rutgers University, 1973. Psychology major, Social Work concentration.
M.A. Rutgers University, 1983, Applied Clinical Lifespan Psychology. Internship: The Forum School, Waldwick, N.J. (9/81 to 6/82). Studied autistic children and provided family therapy to their families.
Ph.D. Hofstra University, 1996. School and Community (Clinical) Psychology. Clinical internship in assessment and therapy for adults, adolescents and families, Institute for Evaluation and Planning, Freehold, NJ ( 8/93 to 6/95). Dissertation topic: Sex Offenders’ Histories of Abuse and Subsequent Offending Behaviors, a study of 140 incarcerated sex offenders’ childhood sexual, physical and emotional abuse experiences and subsequent adult offenses, using interviews and written protocols.
Certification
New Jersey Certified in Advanced Studies in Child Maltreatment with a Specialization in Child Sexual Abuse. Certifying authority: The New Jersey Child Abuse Training Institute, a funded initiative of the New Jersey Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect. First certification of its kind in New Jersey, awarded to approximately 30 professionals statewide; September, 2004.
New York State, Office of Mental Health and Attorney General’s Office, New York State Civil Management Training, Civil Commitment of Violent Sexual Predators. 11/07.
Professional Experience
September, 1989 to Present
Consultant regarding adult and adolescent sexual offender assessment and treatment, including psychophysiologic assessment, as well as sexual abuse victim program development. Major projects included:
NYC, and surrounding areas. This was at the request of the Brooklyn District Attorney, and the Ohel Administration. Included staff education and training, program design, and direct service.
July 2005 to Present: Private Practice.
November, 1995 to June, 2005
Program Administrator / Supervising Psychologist. Saint Clare’s Hospital, Child Abuse Treatment Program and Children’s Residential Services, 130 Powerville Rd., Boonton, NJ. (973) 299-5400. Responsible for all aspects of founding, developing and supervising this new (as of 1996) grant-funded program to provide services to sexually and/or physically abused children and adolescents, their families, and adolescent and adult sexual offenders. Responsible for the construction, development and supervision of the Sussex County Child Advocacy Center In 1997. Responsible for program design and development, staff recruiting, hiring and training, clinical program development and supervision, including graduate psychology students, and all relevant hospital administrative tasks, including fiscal management and accountability. Provided clinical supervisory services including psychological and forensic assessments for civil and criminal court and Child Protective Services (DYFS), and therapy for victims. From 1997 to 1999, duties included coordinating the development (construction / renovation advisement, hiring staff, and program design and implementation) of two therapeutic group homes for abused children. Responsible for administrative and clinical supervision of the outpatient program, two children’s therapeutic treatment homes, and clinical consultation to the Child Advocacy Center.
October, 1993 to November, 1995
CCIS Program Coordinator / Staff Psychologist. Northwest Covenant Medical Center (subsequently Saint Clare’s Hospital) Children's Crisis Intervention Service (CCIS – inpatient child and adolescent psychiatric unit). Responsible for unit team management with medical director and nursing patient care manager, program development and monitoring, staff training, liaison with N.J. State Division of Mental Health and Hospitals and other state and community agencies.
June 1992 to October, 1993
Senior Clinician / Staff Psychologist. Northwest Covenant Medical Center (Saint Clare’s) CCIS. Responsibilities include team management of unit functioning, supervision of designated clinical and nursing staff, and in-service training, as well as case management, psychological assessment, group and family therapy, and participation in clinical multidisciplinary team.
November, 1988, to June 1992 (part time from 6/85 to 11/88)
Research Scientist / Therapist. New York State Psychiatric Institute, Sexual Behavior Clinic. Responsible for psychological, psychosexual, and psychophysiologic assessments, treatment and research of adolescent and adult sexual offenders and victims of sexual abuse. This included research data management and data analysis, as well as training and supervision of psychophysiologic assessment procedure. Trained in sex offender assessment and treatment, and in forensic report writing by Judith Becker, Ph.D.
April, 1987 to November, 1988
Program Director. Institute for Evaluation and Planning, Project Open House, Freehold, NJ. Supervised 22 staff, program operations, provided clinical supervision and individual and family therapy, and directed the multi-disciplinary team and treatment strategy in this therapeutic, crisis oriented family court shelter/ host home program for children and adolescents.
August 1983 to April, 1987
Program Director. Adolescent Day Psychiatric Hospitalization Unit, Barnert Hospital, Paterson, N.J. Supervised clinical, fiscal, and program activity, including coordinating academic and therapeutic services, after school program, and provided direct treatment services.
December, 1984 to April, 1987
Program Director and Co-Founder. Juvenile Sexual Behavior Program, Barnert Hospital, Paterson, N.J. First community-based program for both juvenile sexual offenders and child victims of sexual abuse in New Jersey. Supervised program and fiscal operations, provided psychological and psychosexual assessments, and individual and group treatment.
February, 1983 to August, 1983
Social Work Supervisor. New Jersey Division of Youth and Family Services, Paterson, N.J. Supervised a unit of crisis intervention and intake social workers for this state child protective services agency.
September, 1974 to January, 1983
Child Protective Service Social Worker. New Jersey Division of Youth and Family Services, Paterson, N.J. Worked in various specialized units, including residential placement, abuse/neglect investigation and intervention and permanency planning for children in long term foster care. Also 6 years concurrent experience with after-hours Special Response Unit for child abuse intervention.
October, 1973 to September, 1974
Youth Counselor. Neighborhood Youth Corps, Paterson, N.J.
1983 to Present
Expert Witness:
Clinical Supervision (pre-licensure)
(1983 to 1988) George D. Jackson, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist (N.J.) and professor of Psychology at Howard University.
(1985 to 11/90) Judith V. Becker, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology at Columbia University, and director (until 11/90) of the New York Psychiatric Institute, Sexual Behavior Clinic.
(11/90 to 5/92) Meg S. Kaplan, Ph.D., Assistant professor of Psychology at Columbia University, and current director of the New York Psychiatric Institute, Sexual Behavior Clinic.
(6/92 to 6/93) Andrew Berger, Ph.D., Hofstra University.
(8/93 to 6/95) Michael Nover, Ph.D., Institute for Evaluation and Planning, Freehold, NJ.
(7/92 to 6/00) Philip Horowitz, Ph.D. (included supervision for licensure)
Award
Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA) 1997 National Graduate Research Award Finalist.
Continuing Education and Additional Training
Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA) International Conferences (3 days each) (1988, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2002, 2006).
7 - 9, 2000.
Three day, 13th National Adolescent Perpetrator Conference, April, 1997
Research Interests
Child abuse and neglect, sexual victimization, effects and treatment of trauma, sexual and physical aggression, forensic psychology and criminal behavior, child and adolescent development and behavior, and family and community systems.
Committees and Memberships
Grant Support
1995-June, 2004. New Jersey Legislature grant to implement a forensic and clinical child abuse program in Morris and Sussex Counties for child victims of sexual and physical abuse, sexual offenders, and construction/development of the Sussex County Child Advocacy Center. Second and third years included development of two therapeutic young children’s group homes. Total annual contract responsibility in excess of $3,000,000.
1983 to 1987 New Jersey Division of Mental Health and Hospitals. Barnert Memorial Hospital Center Adolescent Psychiatric Partial Care Program. Program Director. $60,000 per year.
1985 to 1987 Passaic County, N.J. Youth Services Commission, Family Court Services. Barnert Memorial Hospital Center Juvenile Sexual Behavior Program. Program Director. $21,000 per year.
Publications
Martinez, D., & Cornblatt, A. (1988). The use of multidisciplinary teams in the assessment and treatment of child abuse, and a proposal for implementation in New Jersey. New Jersey Family Lawyer, 7, (8), 156-162.
Kaplan, M.S., Becker, J. V., & Martinez, D. (1990). A Comparison of Mothers of Adolescent Incest vs. Non-incest Perpetrators. Journal of Family Violence, 5, 209-214.
Becker, J. V., Hunter, J. A., Goodwin, D., Kaplan, M. S., & Martinez, D. (1992). Reliability assessment of audiotaped sexual stimuli with adolescent sexual offenders. Annals of Sex Research, 5, 45-51.
Sermabeikian, P. & Martinez, D. (1994). Treatment of adolescent sexual offenders: Theory-based practice. Child Abuse and Neglect, 18, 969-976.
Baker, C., Sermabeikian, P., & Martinez, D. (1997). Sexual behavior problems in the context of traumatic histories: Preliminary findings. NJ APSAC Advisor, 2 (1), 11-12.
Professional Addresses
Singer, K, Martinez, D., and Sermabeikian, P. Assessment and in-patient vs. out-patient treatment of juvenile sex offenders. New Jersey Department of Human Services, Statewide Protective Service Coalition Conference, April, 1985.
Martinez, D., and Sermabeikian, P. Assessment and treatment of juvenile sex offenders in the community: a systems interaction model. Barnert Hospital Department of Psychiatry Seminar, June, 1985.
Martinez, D. Sermabeikian, P. and Singer, K. Theory of group treatment of juvenile sex offenders. Seventh Annual International Symposium on the Advancement of Social Work with Groups. New Brunswick, N.J., October, 1985.
Martinez, D., Sermabeikian, P, and Singer, K. Juvenile sex offenders, Overview and Assessment. Camden Area Health Education Center Breaking Barriers Conference, Cherry Hill, N.J., May, 1986.
Krupnick, M., Martinez, D. and Croseley, S. The Juvenile sex offender. Second Annual Conference of the New Jersey Youth Services Commission, E. Windsor, N.J. November, 1986.
Harvey, J., and Martinez, D. Clinical assessment of the juvenile sex offender. New Jersey Sex Offender Network Statewide Conference, Trenton, N.J., October, 1987.
Martinez, D. Therapeutic host homes for children of families in crisis: An alternative to institutional shelters. New Jersey Family Court Judges' Retreat, Asbury park N.J. November, 1988.
Martinez, D. Psychophysiological assessment of juvenile sexual offenders. H.I.V. Center for Clinical and Behavioral Studies, New York State Psychiatric Institute, March, 1989.
Becker, J. V., and Martinez, D. Treating adolescent sexual offenders. Columbia University and N.Y. State Psychiatric Institute Child Psychiatry Grand Rounds, April, 1990.
Martinez, D. The sexual offender in lifespan perspective. Long Island College Hospital, April, 1990
Martinez, D. Case study of a juvenile sexual offense victim/perpetrator. New Jersey Juvenile Sexual Offender Treatment Network Presentation, May, 1990.
Berten, W., Canino, I. and Martinez, D. A diagnostic puzzle: Case presentation. Columbia University and N.Y. State Psychiatric Institute Child Psychiatry Grand Rounds, June, 1990.
Davis, J. Martinez, D., & Morales, M. Physiological assessment of sexual interest. National Adolescent Perpetrator Network Fifth Annual Training Conference, Confronting Sexual Offending. National conference, Albany, New York, October, 1990.
Martinez, D. HIV prevention for adolescent sex offenders. Fifth Annual Training Conference, Confronting Sexual Offending. National conference, Albany, New York, October, 1990.
Martinez, D. Cognitive and behavioral techniques in the treatment of adult and adolescent sexual offenders. Jamesburg N.J., New Jersey Juvenile Sex Offender Treatment Network workshop, July, 1991.
Becker, J. V., Kaplan, M.S., Tenke, C, & Martinez, D. Profiling erection responses in adolescent sex offenders. Seventeenth Annual Meeting of the International Academy of Sex Research. Barrie, Ontario, Canada, August, 1991.
Martinez, D. Clinical and technical aspects of psychophysiological assessment of adult and adolescent sex offenders. Jamesburg N.J., New Jersey Juvenile Sex Offender Treatment Network workshop, May, 1992.
Martinez, D. & D’Urso, T. Assessment and treatment of sex offenders. Passaic County Multi-disciplinary team conference: A community approach to child sexual abuse in the 90's. Totowa, N.J. February, 1993.
Martinez, D. Sex offender etiology, typology, assessment, and treatment. Rutgers University Graduate School of Social Work; guest presenter for the course: Child Sexual Abuse. July, 1993.
Martinez, D. Diagnosis and treatment of paraphilias. Rutgers University Graduate School of Social Work; guest lecturer for the course Psychopathology. September, 1994.
Sermabeikian, P., and Martinez, D. Treating adolescent sex offenders: Putting theory into practice. Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers international conference, San Francisco, CA. November, 1994.
Kaplan, M., Martinez, D., & Singer, K. From victim to perpetrator: An etiology of adult sex offenders. Passaic County Multi-disciplinary team conference: Working together in the investigation and treatment of child sexual abuse. Paterson, N.J., April, 1995.
Martinez, D., Sermabeikian, P., & Nuñez, J. Cultural and clinical issues in the treatment of Latino sex offenders. Child Sexual Abuse in the Latino Community conference. Lesley College, Cambridge MA, June, 1995.
Martinez, D. Sex offender etiology, typology, assessment, and treatment. Rutgers University Graduate School of Social Work; guest presenter for the course: Child Sexual Abuse. August, 1995.
Martinez, D. Inpatient Group Therapy Approaches to Adolescent Anger Management. Second Statewide Conference, Voices that Care: Treating the Aggressive Adolescent in Inpatient and Residential Treatment Programs. Arthur Brisbane Child Treatment Center, Farmingdale, NJ. December, 1995.
Martinez, D. An overview of Child Abuse and Neglect. Regional Conference on “Parenting in the 90's” sponsored by the NJ Governor’s Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect, Trenton, NJ, April, 1996.
Baker, C., Sermabeikian, P., and Martinez, D. Traumatic Histories and Sexual Behavior Problems of Boys in Residential Treatment. American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC) national conference, Chicago, IL, June, 1996.
Nuñez, J., Martinez, D., & Sermabeikian, P. Assessment and Treatment of Latino Sex Offenders. Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers, national conference, Chicago, IL, November, 1996.
Baker, C., Sermabeikian, P., Nuñez, J., & Martinez, D. An Integrative Approach for Assessment and Treatment of Abuse-Reactive Boys. The 13th Annual Conference of the National Adolescent Perpetrator Network, Cherry Hill, NJ, April, 1997.
Martinez, D. Incarcerated Sex Offenders’ Child Abuse Histories: Does Violence Beget Violence? Sixth Annual New Jersey Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect: Building Partnerships: New Challenges and Strategies for Protecting Children. East Brunswick, NJ, September 22, 1997.
Martinez, D. Assessment and Treatment of Adolescents who have been Sexually Abused. University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Professional Education Series. Newark, NJ and Burlington, NJ, October 28 and 30, 1997.
Martinez, D. Plethysmography and Abel Screen in Assessment and Treatment of Sex Offenders. New Jersey Chapter, Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA) presentation. New Brunswick, NJ, June, 1998.
Martinez, D. Cognitive - Behavioral Methods in the Treatment of Sexual Abusers. World Congress on Cognitive - Behavioral Therapies, Acapulco, Mexico. July, 1998.
Martinez, D. Sexually Abused Children: Critical Issues and Treatment Concerns. University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Professional Education Series. Newark, NJ and Burlington, NJ, November 12, and December 4, 1998.
Martinez, D. Sexual Abuse in the Jewish Communities: Offenders and Victims. A.O.J.S., Ohel, P’Tach, Task Force on Youth. Manhattan, NY. April 19, 1999.
Martinez, D. The Journey from Abuse Trauma to Recovery (Keynote Address). Sussex Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Task Force on Women and Alcohol. Andover, NJ. May 19, 2000.
Martinez, D. Etiology of Sex Offender Behavior. Ohel Institute for Advanced Professional Training. Brooklyn, NY. June 5, 2000.
Kaplan, M., and Martinez, D. Treatment of Sex Offenders. Ohel Institute for Advanced Professional Training. Brooklyn, NY. June 5, 2000.
Martinez, D. Interaction Between Clinical, Child Welfare and Criminal Justice Systems in Child Abuse Cases. Ohel Institute for Advanced Professional Training. Brooklyn, NY. June 6, 2000.
Martinez, D. Assessment and Treatment of Adolescent Victims of Physical and Sexual Abuse. Ohel Institute for Advanced Professional Training. Brooklyn, NY. June 6, 2000.
Sermabeikian, P., Martinez, D., and Nuñez, J. Sex Offenders: Overview, Treatment, and Community Issues. Seventh annual Passaic County Multi-Disciplinary Team Conference, Wayne, NJ. December 1, 2000.
Martinez, D. Assessment of Children who have been Abused. Ohel Institute for Advanced Professional Training. Brooklyn, NY. Three part seminar, February, 2001.
Martinez, D. Traumatic Impact of Sexual Abuse on Children and Adolescents. And Treatment of Adolescents who have been Sexually Abused. Ohel - Nefesh Professional Conference, New York, New York. May 6, 2001.
Martinez, D. & Horowitz, B. Trauma - Related Interventions and Studies for Culturally -Sensitive Populations. “It can’t happen here: Program development in a culture of denial.” New York State Office of Mental Health Best Practices Conference, Brooklyn, New York, June 12, 2001.
Martinez, D. Psychological effects of traumatic experiences and the aftermath of 911. Givaudan Information Summit, International Trade Center, Mount Olive, NJ, April 12, 2002.
Sermabeikian, P., & Martinez, D. Inside the mind of a sex offender. New Jersey Task force on Child Abuse and Neglect Statewide conference, September, 2002.
Martinez, D. Domestic Violence and Post - Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Clinical Overview. Presented at the Morris County New Jersey Battered Women’s Center. February, 2004.
Sermabeikian, P., & Martinez, D. Psychological Maltreatment and its Role in the Child Sexual Abuse Victimization Process. New Jersey Task force on Child Abuse and Neglect Statewide Conference, September, 2004.
Martinez, D. (2007). Juvenile Sex Offenders and Moral Panic. International Academy of the Law and Mental Health, XXXth International Congress on Law and Mental Health, Padua, Italy,
Martinez, D. (2008). Children with Sexual Behavior Problems, Juvenile Sex Offenders, and Community Management. American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children –New Jersey Chapter Statewide Conference, May 28, 2008
Revised: February, 2010
