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David Albert

Compassionate, practical support for parents

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Credentials
MD, LCSW-C
Experience
6 years
Licensed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About David

David Albert is a licensed clinician who focuses on common parenting and family concerns. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, sleep problems, parenting challenges, and changes at work or home. He also addresses issues like self-esteem, depression, ADHD, anger, and relationship strains.

David holds an MD and is licensed as an LCSW-C in Maryland. David keeps sessions direct and compassionate. He listens closely and stays active in the conversation.

He avoids labels and aims to understand each person’s situation before suggesting steps to move forward.

Background and approach

He draws on several approaches to match the needs of the person sitting across from him. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to address unhelpful thoughts and habits. Solution-focused methods offer short-term, practical steps when clients need quick relief or clearer direction.

David also uses client-centered principles to create a respectful space for honest talk. Psychodynamic ideas help when deeper patterns and past experiences are relevant to current problems. With six years of clinical experience, he applies these methods based on what an individual prefers and what their situation requires.

He offers sessions in English and practices from Maryland. His credentials are MD and LCSW-C.

How his approaches fit into online therapy

David uses cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused therapy in ways that adapt well to remote work. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be practiced between sessions through exercises and homework. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on small, concrete steps and goals, which is useful when someone wants quick, practical changes.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and how they like to work, and then offer a plan that can be adjusted over time. The fit between method and person is revisited as progress is made.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy family routines and work schedules. Video allows face-to-face conversation, phone offers a simple alternative, and chat or messaging can support short check-ins and ongoing coaching between sessions.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this clinician address?
He addresses stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep problems, parenting, self-esteem, anger, career changes, relationship and family concerns, and related issues like body image and social anxiety.
How would you describe his therapy style?
Sessions are direct and compassionate with active listening and interaction. He avoids stigmatizing labels and tailors the conversation to each person.
What is his professional background?
He has six years of clinical experience working with a range of mental health concerns and applies several therapeutic approaches to meet client needs.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds an MD and is licensed as LCSW-C with license number MD LCSW-C 23893, and practices in Maryland.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work together?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on therapist availability.

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Experience
6 years
Licensed
Maryland
Languages
English

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