I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of New Jersey, and have worked in the mental health field since 1996. I obtained my Master of Arts in Counseling, from Montclair State University in May 2003. During my career, I have worked in both individual and group settings, including adults with severe and persistent mental illness and co-occurring disorders in hospital and residential settings. These populations including depression, bi-polar disorder, schizophrenia, personality disorders, anxiety, PTSD and OCD. Additionally, I have experience working with LGBTQ individuals and adolescents.
As a therapist, I believe in a holistic person-centered approach that employs motivational interviewing techniques. For me, it is important to meet each person where they are at, allowing a safe, supportive, and respectful environment. My role is to engage with you, understand more about you and what has brought you to therapy. It is additionally important for me to work with you to identify changes and a plan of action we can formulate. An empathic, non-judgement approach is important in helping you on your journey in creating a happier and healthier life.
I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coaching
NJ LPC 37PC00700700
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Excellent.
Written on Mar 07, 2024 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
David is awesome!!
Written on Jun 16, 2022 after therapy with David for 9 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
David is great!
Written on Dec 04, 2021 after therapy with David for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and anger management
I’m a different person than I was 18 months ago….he got me through some of the most difficult times of my life.
Written on Oct 24, 2021 after therapy with David for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and self esteem
David has been amazing! He has gone above and beyond to help me and I highly value his insights, support, availability and professionalism. I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking therapy!
Written on Sep 23, 2021 after therapy with David for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
He’s the best!
Written on Sep 12, 2021 after therapy with David for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, sleeping disorders, and adhd