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David Schulman, LCSW-R

Practical help for stress and anxiety

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

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About David

David Schulman is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience helping people manage stress and anxiety. He works with individuals facing addictions, relationship tensions, family conflict, and depression. He approaches each person with respect and warmth and treats them as the expert on their own story.

David focuses on practical steps that people can use right away. He listens for strengths and past successes, then builds on what already works.

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Background and approach

Sessions are collaborative and paced to fit each person's needs. He believes starting therapy takes courage and that small changes add up over time. Conversations in sessions are straightforward and aimed at reducing symptoms and improving daily functioning.

David balances short-term coping strategies with longer-term goals. Over two decades of work in social work have honed his ability to help people find useful tools. He adapts his style to match each person's temperament and situation.

The aim is to leave people feeling more in control and better able to handle stressors. People who choose him can expect a calm, nonjudgmental space to talk things through. He helps clients set realistic steps and track progress.

Scheduling and session formats are adjusted to fit busy lives and different needs.

Evidence-based techniques for online care

David uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and problem solving. One approach teaches coping skills and relaxation strategies to reduce anxiety and manage daily stress. These techniques help people recognize triggers and practice short exercises to lower immediate tension. Another approach emphasizes behavioral changes to handle addictions and mood problems by breaking habits into manageable steps and reinforcing healthier routines. This method helps people create new patterns that support better functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review your goals, preferences, and how you respond to different strategies. Together you will choose methods that fit your situation and adjust them as progress is made, keeping the process collaborative and goal-oriented.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect: video calls for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions when bandwidth is limited, live chat for quicker check-ins, and text-based messaging for brief updates and support. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity between sessions, and choose the format that best matches comfort and practical needs.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns can be addressed?
David works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship tension, family conflict, and depression.
What is the therapeutic style like?
Sessions are collaborative and straightforward, focusing on practical steps and building on each person’s strengths.
How much experience does this therapist have?
He has 20 years of professional experience in social work and related clinical settings.
What credentials and location are on file?
He holds an LCSW-R license and is located in New York.
Are sessions offered in other languages or countries?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
20 years
Licensed
New York
Languages
English

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