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David Albert

David Albert, LCSW-C

Maryland

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Licensed social worker - Anger and stress

  • ACT and CBT methods
  • Solution-focused practice
  • Work on communication

About David

David Albert is a Licensed Certified Social Worker in Maryland with six years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship strain, parenting difficulties, ADHD, sleep problems, career concerns, and life changes. He also addresses issues around body image, self-esteem, men's issues, and social isolation.

He keeps sessions direct and conversational. He listens closely and asks questions to clarify what matters most. He mixes structured techniques with open discussion so people can try new ways of responding to anger and frustration.

Therapy often starts with identifying what prompts strong reactions and what a person wants to change. He uses practical exercises from cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused methods to test small changes between sessions. He also draws on psychodynamic and client-centered ideas to look at patterns that repeat over time.

Sessions include skill practice for handling tense moments, clearer communication strategies, and steps to reduce ongoing resentment. He can help people set realistic goals for work, relationships, and parenting while addressing mood or attention difficulties that get in the way.

David describes his role as collaborative and respectful. He avoids labels and focuses on concrete next steps. People who want straightforward, skills-based work alongside reflective conversation may find his style fits their needs.

Approaches used in virtual sessions

David uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. ACT can be useful for ongoing anger, anxiety, and life transitions because it focuses on what matters rather than fighting every feeling.

He also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thought patterns and test small behavior changes. CBT provides concrete skills for cooling down intense reactions and changing unhelpful habits that fuel resentment.

Finding the right approach happens together. He will talk with clients about goals, try methods that fit their needs, and adjust the plan as progress becomes clearer. That collaborative process helps pick the strategies that work best for each person.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make scheduling easier and help sessions fit into a workday or parenting routine. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed, reduce travel time, and keep therapy consistent across busy weeks.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

BDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCommunication problemsFamily problemsIsolation / lonelinessMen's issuesNarcissismSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Psychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Listed in

Maryland

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he address?

He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship strain, parenting, ADHD, sleep, career issues, and related concerns such as body image and loneliness.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He works in a conversational and interactive way, combining active listening with practical exercises and goal-focused work.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has six years of experience working as a clinician in Maryland.

What credentials and where is he licensed?

He holds the LCSW-C credential and is licensed in Maryland.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can I work with him from another country?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to book?

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