- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Parenting and relationships
About David
David West is a Licensed Independent Social Worker-Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) practicing in South Carolina with six years of clinical experience. He works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping problems, parenting, self-esteem, career struggles, and bipolar mood concerns. He conducts sessions in English and does not accept international clients.
He trained at The University of Alabama, earning a master’s degree in social work with a focus on adults and families. His background includes outpatient clinics, inpatient work with the VA hospital system, and community mental health. For the past two years he coordinated a college outreach and counseling program, which added more experience with young adults and campus-related concerns.
His clinical practice centers on building a respectful, collaborative relationship. He begins by helping clients feel comfortable and by offering unconditional positive regard. He works with clients to identify personal strengths and to set clear, client-directed goals for progress toward greater emotional stability.
David reports experience with a broad mix of presenting problems, including substance use and trauma-related issues, and has served on committees that evaluate and implement treatment methods. He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and says he applies those approaches to multiple issues when appropriate.
He aims to keep clients involved in decision-making about their care and emphasizes measurable goals. To get started clients follow the platform’s matching and scheduling process and then set goals together in the first sessions.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
David uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in his work. One common approach he applies involves structured, goal-focused work that helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns and then practice new responses. This type of approach can help with anger, anxiety, and depression by teaching practical skills to manage reactions.Another approach he uses focuses on building strengths and resources. That method helps people notice what is already working in their lives, then expand those skills to handle stress, grief, relationship strain, and parenting challenges. It emphasizes clear, client-led goals and steady steps toward more stable mood and behavior.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together as therapy continues.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists generally can adapt exercises and skill practice to an online setting so clients can continue applying what they learn in everyday life.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does he help with?
He works with adults on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy issues, sleep problems, parenting, self-esteem, career matters, and bipolar concerns.
How does he approach therapy?
He starts by building a respectful relationship and shows unconditional positive regard. Clients set clear goals and he helps them use personal strengths to work toward more stable emotions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of clinical experience working in outpatient clinics, VA inpatient settings, community mental health, and a college counseling outreach program.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a LISW-CP (Licensed Independent Social Worker-Clinical Practice) practicing in South Carolina.
Which languages are offered in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.