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David Yeager, LCSW-C

Stress, Anxiety LGBTQ+ Relationships Trauma, Abuse Grief
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About me

It is so important that we find comfort and confidence in one's own identity and personal space, embracing individuality while recognizing that it's okay to retreat and recharge when needed. It's a reminder to accept and nurture the unique qualities that make you who you are, fostering a sense of tranquility and strength from within.

David Yeager, LCSW-C, is the founder of Tortally Therapeutics, LLC: Psychotherapy & Counseling Services. He uniquely combines his extensive social work background with a passion for tortoises, offering a distinctive yet highly effective approach to mental health care. With a Bachelor’s in Social Work from the University of Maryland Baltimore County and a Master’s in Social Work from Morgan State University, David is a licensed clinical social worker and a board-approved supervisor with over a decade of professional experience. He specializes in a range of issues, including relationship challenges, trauma, domestic violence, child welfare, life skills development, anxiety, depression, anger management, and LGBTQ+, all while providing compassionate, personalized care tailored to each individual.

As an interactive, solution-focused therapist, David employs a variety of techniques drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Trauma-Informed Therapy. This integrated approach allows for tailored interventions that are research-based and designed to foster meaningful change and enhance emotional resilience. By actively engaging with clients, he helps them identify their goals, develop coping strategies, and gain a deeper understanding of their thoughts and behaviors, ultimately empowering them to overcome challenges and improve their overall well-being.

Learn more on our website: www.tortallytherapeutics.com

Professional experience

12yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety LGBTQ+ Relationships Trauma, Abuse Grief

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Attachment issues, Blended Family Issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Commitment Issues, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Family Problems, First Responder Issues, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Narcissism, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-love, Sex Addiction, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexual Dysfunction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

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License information

MD LCSW-C 19754

Reviews

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Attentive and helpful

Written on Jun 15, 2024 after therapy with David for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

David has the ability to approach issues directly in an efficient manner while being very mindful and ethical in how he operates. He matches my style for therapy really well and has become one of my favorite therapists that I've worked with. I can highly recommend him.

Written on Jun 15, 2024 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

David is conscientious and a great listener. It was only my first session with him, but I will be meeting with him more as we work on my needs. Would recommend, but necessary to take into account personal needs.

Written on Jun 08, 2024 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue

David continues to be a great support for me as I'm embarking on one of the biggest new phases of my life. He's fantastic.

Written on Apr 15, 2024 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes

David is awesome. I have never felt so heard and understoood while speaking about my trauma. I look forward to my sessions with him. He is a calming presence.

Written on Feb 21, 2024 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with

David has been great to talk to and has really helped me out a lot. I enjoy our sessions and feel much better after them. Thank you for everything.

Written on Jan 10, 2024 after therapy with David for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd