David Growcock, MA, LPC, is an experienced professional mental health counselor with advanced training in strengths-based and goal-focused therapies. He has his masters degree in Professional Counseling from Lindenwood University and has completed advanced doctoral level classes up to his PhD dissertation. He has specialized experience in several areas including infidelity, Marriage and Family issues, Communication, Polyamory, BDSM, Kink, Family reunification, Sexual and physical abuse, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. I have worked with with current and past military service members, and in working with individuals who have experienced trauma such as sexual abuse, neglect, and physical abuse. He is also a Certified Animal Assisted Therapist with task trained animal co-therapists. He regularly presents at state conferences about strengths-based therapies, Use of creative methods in counseling (Sand trays, Art, Music, and play therapy techniques) with adults and teens. David primarily uses Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Relational Cultural Theory. He loves to work with couples and parents resolving family and relationship issues that may bring them into therapy. He is also passionate about providing psycho education and coaching couples, parents, and individuals about the issues they may be having and how these issues are related to development, biological or social causes. He is multi-culturally sensitive and incorporates how your culture interprets life events. He has been in mental health services for over 25 years with the last 15 years as a professional counselor.
SPECIALTIES
PTSD
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Depression
Military service related issues
Intimacy Issues
Years of Experience: 15
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, BDSM, Kink, Alternative Sex Culture, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Fertility Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Money and financial issues, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Self-love, Sex Addiction, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexual Dysfunction, Sexuality, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing
TX LPC 69671
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David is a great, positive force in my life right now. In a mere 3 sessions, he has really given me the tools to become my own positive force. In addition, he has guided me to focus on my goals more (and, to be honest, create more goals in the first place).
I definitely recommend David for those feeling lost in their life, and want to refocus themselves towards a more positive life.
Written on Aug 08, 2021 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and compassion fatigue
He has been great so far
Written on Jun 08, 2021 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and coping with life changes
My counselor, David Growcock, has really helped me process through trauma in my life. I would recommend him to anyone who needs help. After therapy, I felt much stronger emotionally and mentally and feel I now have the resilience I need to face whatever comes my way.
Written on May 25, 2021 after therapy with David for 7 months
I like David. He's better than the person I had before. More professional and better insights.
Written on Jan 23, 2021 after therapy with David for 4 months
I felt I needed a “tune up” in my emotional life and, like an expert mechanic, Dave systematically helped me recognize some areas I might want to attend to. I was surprised at what he helped me uncover. It has been very helpful I think to go into the counseling sessions when I wasn’t in an “emergency” type situation.
Written on Dec 07, 2020 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
The best. He really listens and gives good advice and different scenarios that help make things work. I couldn't thank him more for all that he's done for my family and me
Written on Oct 25, 2020 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes