About David
David Lassoff is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Massachusetts. He has seven years of clinical experience and works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and related concerns. He uses straightforward, respectful care and focuses on practical steps that fit each person's life.
He trained at Boston University School of Medicine where he earned a master's degree in Mental Health and Behavioral Medicine. His background includes work in educational, residential, and outpatient settings.
Background and approach
That variety shaped a hands-on approach to common problems like parenting struggles, relationship conflict, and attention-related concerns. In sessions he combines client-centered listening with cognitive-behavioral tools and motivational interviewing. That means conversations begin with what matters to the person and then move toward small, doable changes.
He also draws on elements of dialectical behavior therapy and solution-focused methods when they fit the goal. People can expect a supportive tone and a plan tailored to their needs. Sessions often focus on coping skills, behavior changes, and clear next steps.
The aim is practical progress rather than labels or blame. David emphasizes collaboration and respects each person's pace. He helps with issues that come up across life stages, including grief, career stress, substance use concerns, and navigating separation or new parenting roles.
He uses language that people can follow and keeps the process grounded in everyday life.
How his approaches translate to online therapy
David blends client-centered therapy with cognitive-behavioral techniques to make online sessions practical and focused. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and building a trusting working relationship so the person sets the agenda. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete techniques to reduce anxiety and manage mood.He often uses motivational interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change and solution-focused strategies to identify small, achievable steps. Together these approaches let the therapist and client decide what fits best. Finding the right approach is a collaborative process that adapts as goals evolve and progress is tracked.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions work well for deeper conversations and skill practice. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or a quicker check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging suit brief updates, tracking progress, or flexible touchpoints between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy days while keeping the focus on clear strategies and steady progress.
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What this therapist works with
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Also listed
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Trauma and abuse
- Young adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 7 years
- Licensed
- Massachusetts
- Languages
- English
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