About David
David Rice is a licensed clinical social worker with 24 years of experience. He works with adults around stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and issues related to LGBT identity. He aims to create a respectful, sensitive space where people can begin to talk about what feels hard right now.
He uses a straightforward, flexible approach that adapts to each person's needs. Sessions focus on clear conversation and practical steps rather than jargon.
Background and approach
He often helps people notice patterns in thinking and behavior and then tries out small changes that can improve daily life. David combines Client-Centered principles with cognitive behavioral techniques. That means he listens closely, reflects what matters to a person, and uses CBT tools to challenge unhelpful thoughts and build new habits.
He also draws on life experience and, when appropriate and requested, can incorporate Biblical perspectives into the discussion. His background spans work with school and parenting concerns earlier in his career, though his current focus is on adults. He tailors plans to the individual and checks in often to see what is working.
Communication is plain and goal-oriented, designed to fit into a busy life. David practices in New Jersey as an LCSW and provides services in English. He encourages people to take the first step and recognizes that starting therapy is an act of courage.
How David blends client-centered work and CBT online
David uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as cornerstones of his online approach. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely, reflecting what matters to the person, and building a respectful therapeutic relationship that supports self-directed change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and experiment with new behaviors to reduce anxiety and panic attacks or improve mood.Finding the right way to work together is part of the process. David approaches this collaboratively, discussing goals and preferences in early sessions and adjusting methods over time. He will check in about what is helping and what should change so the plan fits each person's needs and pace.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for deeper discussion. Phone sessions can fit a short break at work or be useful when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text messaging work well for quick check-ins, brief coaching between sessions, or when writing helps clarify thoughts. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while keeping focus on practical steps and progress.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
Also listed
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Depression
- Family problems
- Grief
- Life purpose
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 24 years
- Licensed
- New Jersey
- Languages
- English
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