DR Portrait of David Rossetti

David Rossetti, LCSW-R

Compassionate, practical support for anxiety and life transitions

28 years in practice · based in New York · sessions in English · online sessions

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About David

David Rossetti is a licensed clinical social worker with 28 years of experience helping people facing anxiety, stress, depression, and relationship strain. He practices in New York and offers straightforward support for people dealing with trauma, identity questions, and the emotional fallout of life transitions. His sessions focus on clear communication and practical steps.

He listens for patterns that feed anxiety and helps people notice what changes might lessen worry and tension.

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Background and approach

He also addresses issues like codependency, attachment concerns, and the aftermath of abuse or loss. David brings long experience working with clients who are navigating gender dysphoria, LGBT concerns, sexual health issues, and the emotional effects of adoption, foster care, or family-of-origin conflict. He also supports people confronting grief, fertility-related stress, hospice and end-of-life questions, and health-related challenges such as HIV/AIDS.

Therapy with him tends to be collaborative and paced to what each person can manage. He focuses on helping clients build practical coping skills, repair communication patterns, and process painful memories so they interfere less with daily life. Sessions are offered in English and delivered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

David uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time, and fees vary with location and therapist availability.

Approaches that guide online work

David typically uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people reduce anxiety and improve relationships. He often focuses on approaches that teach concrete coping skills to manage worry and stress, helping people notice unhelpful thoughts and try practical behavior changes that reduce tension.

He also emphasizes trauma-informed methods that help people process painful experiences at a pace they can tolerate. These methods break down overwhelming memories into manageable steps and combine emotion skills with grounding strategies so memories interfere less with daily life.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before, then tailor techniques to fit those needs. Clients and the therapist review progress and adjust methods as work unfolds.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different practical needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed, live chat suits brief exchanges, and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and maintain continuity when schedules or locations change.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does this therapist address?
He works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, trauma, and LGBT-related issues. Additional areas include attachment, abandonment, codependency, and family conflict.
What is his general therapeutic style?
Sessions are collaborative and practical. He emphasizes clear communication, coping skills, and gradual processing of difficult memories.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 28 years of clinical experience supporting people through complex life changes and long-term emotional challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds the LCSW-R credential and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported and can he work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
28 years
Licensed
New York
Languages
English

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