I am licensed in District of Columbia with over 25 years of professional work experience and 6 years as a licensed independent clinical therapist. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, family conflicts, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence.
My therapeutic approach is one based on mutual respect and together we will form a partnership in treatment. I utilize a strengths based and cognitive behavioral approach and have been trained in various others. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
My goal is always to create a safe environment where your thoughts and feelings can be shared openly without fear of judgment. A place where we can do some great work and have great conversations aimed at helping you to accomplish your therapeutic treatment goals. Thank you for taking the first step to sign up for therapy.
Additional areas of focus: Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Multicultural concerns, Personality disorders, Prejudice and discrimination, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
DC LICSW LC50080786
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dave Bardach. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
David is an understanding therapist who you can tell makes an effort. I was able to work through stuff over some months thanks to David's guidance. Good experience.
Written on Nov 15, 2025 after therapy with Dave for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and depression
Great therapist. Able to make sessions feel like a conversation and very natural. Actively listens and asks questions to gain deeper understanding and responds accordingly.
Written on Nov 04, 2025 after therapy with Dave for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger management, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Wonderful listener great with giving advice and
Written on Oct 14, 2025 after therapy with Dave for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, anger management, and bipolar disorder
Outstanding!
Written on Jun 05, 2025 after therapy with Dave for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Dave is very understanding and a great listener.
Written on Jan 22, 2025 after therapy with Dave for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes