David Robertson
LCSW, CSW
Compassionate, practical therapy for life challenges
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- Person-centered approach
- Practical coping tools
- Goal-focused work
About David
David trained with a Master of Social Work from Stony Brook University and practices in Georgia. He has about 10 years of experience in behavioral health settings. His background includes work with veterans, older adults, people in correctional settings, and others facing major life changes. He brings that variety into conversations with new clients.
In sessions he uses a person-centered style that keeps the client’s needs at the center. He also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and on motivational interviewing to support difficult behavior change. Mindfulness tools are offered when helpful for calming strong emotions and improving focus.
Sessions tend to be practical and paced to each person. David helps people set small, achievable goals. He also talks through communication patterns, relationship concerns, and work or career stressors.
People reach out about addiction, intimacy-related issues, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and caregiver stress among other concerns. If someone wants to explore grief, anger, or trauma he offers straightforward strategies and steady support. To get started, readers should follow the site's process to match with him and schedule a session.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Georgia
Languages
English
How his approaches translate to online work
David practices a person-centered approach that keeps the client’s goals and priorities central. In plain terms that means sessions begin by listening and checking what matters most, then shaping the work around those priorities. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, is used to spot and change patterns of thinking and behavior that increase stress or anger. CBT helps with anxiety, depression, and unwanted habits by teaching concrete skills.Mindfulness techniques are offered as simple, practical exercises to calm intense emotions and improve attention. These practices can help when someone feels flooded by anger or overwhelmed by grief. David frames these tools as options to try together rather than prescriptions handed down from the therapist.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to pick methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That means adapting exercises, pacing, and homework to what actually works for the client.
Session formats are not specified here, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example shorter check-ins during a lunch break, or scheduling around caregiving and work demands. It also lets people try practices at home and bring questions back to the next session for review and adjustment.
At a glance
- Listed location
- Georgia
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Credentials
- LCSW, CSW
- Languages
- English
- License (Georgia)
- LCSW · No. CSW006757
- NPI
- 1326501776
As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and related issues.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses a person-centered style that focuses on the client’s experience, along with cognitive behavioral tools, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing to encourage change.
What is his clinical background?
He holds a Master of Social Work from Stony Brook University and has about 10 years of experience working in behavioral health settings.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is licensed as an LCSW and lists Georgia as his practice location.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
Before you start
- Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
- Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
- If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.