I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Florida. I have 13 years of experience as a therapist and am board-certified in telemental health. I take a personalized, integrative and collaborative approach to counseling and psychotherapy, utilizing a wide array of techniques from depth psychology and individual psychology, narrative therapy, trauma-informed and person-centered therapy, humanistic and transpersonal psychology, cognitive behavioral therapy, and others. I also believe in the power of expressive arts therapy and often incorporate music, art and poetry.
I am well-versed in the treatment of depression, anxiety, addiction, and other mental health disorders. I also assist clients with issues such as life transitions, confidence and self-esteem, identity development, motivation, burnout, adjustment, relationship problems, grief and loss, and other life challenges.
My undergraduate degree is in music from the University of Miami. I earned a master’s degree in Liberal Arts from the University of North Carolina at Asheville, where I studied the confluence of Psychology, Philosophy and Religion. I received my Master’s in Social Work from Florida State University, with a concentration in clinical social work.
My goal is to create a caring and supportive space for you to feel. To feel safe, and seen, and heard. Fertile ground to fully be and become the unique individual that you are. Let's get to work.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Anger management, Coaching, Adoption and foster care, Attachment issues, Communication problems, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Self-love
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
FL LCSW SW14884
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After just a few sessions, I feel very comfortable with David. I feel he understands what I need and the things that I am looking to accomplish.
Written on Jan 31, 2023 after therapy with David for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, coaching, and adhd