David Markowitz

David Markowitz is a Missouri Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 35 years of clinical experience. He focuses on practical help for everyday problems like stress, anxiety, grief, anger, relationship strain, and life transitions. He aims to create a respectful, compassionate space where people can start small and build change over time.

He keeps sessions warm and interactive. Conversations are tailored to each person rather than following a fixed script. David blends client-centered and cognitive approaches with techniques drawn from emotionally-focused work and other schools to match what a person needs in the moment.

In therapy he prioritizes clear goals and understandable tools. That can mean working on thinking patterns that feed anxiety, practicing new communication habits for strained relationships, or building routines to manage attention and impulse challenges. He also addresses grief, trauma, addiction concerns, and the many stresses of caregiving and aging.

David describes his role as supportive and practical. He avoids labeling and focuses on steps people can try between sessions. Expect direct conversation, gentle questioning, and collaborative planning to fit your life and priorities.

People who reach out typically want steady, experienced guidance for complicated feelings or recurring patterns. If you want straightforward help for anger, mood shifts, parenting pressures, or difficult transitions, David offers long-term perspective and hands-on strategies to move forward.

Approaches that translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building trust so clients feel understood and able to explore difficult topics; it is useful for stress, grief, and relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical ways to shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can help with anxiety, anger, ADHD-related struggles, and mood shifts. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people notice and change emotional patterns in relationships to improve connection and communication.

Choosing 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 often means trying a few techniques and adjusting based on what helps most in real life.

Confirm the specific online session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and support shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find remote sessions help them keep continuity during life transitions and allow steady progress without rearranging their whole day.