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David Lassoff

Supportive counselor focused on practical parenting steps

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Credentials
LMHC
Experience
7 years
Licensed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About David

David Lassoff is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with seven years of clinical experience. He holds a Master of Arts in Mental Health and Behavioral Medicine from Boston University School of Medicine. David offers a respectful and down-to-earth approach that focuses on practical steps parents can use right away.

He blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral tools to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and parenting challenges. He also draws on dialectical behavior therapy skills and motivational interviewing when helpful.

Background and approach

Sessions emphasize clear goals and everyday skills rather than labels. David has worked in school, residential, and outpatient settings. That background means he is familiar with young adult issues, ADHD, addictions, and family problems.

He uses that range of experience to tailor conversations and plans to each person’s needs. In therapy he listens first and then helps set simple, achievable steps. Parents can expect concrete strategies for coping with life changes, grief, anger, smoking or vaping cessation, and fatherhood issues.

He aims for straightforward sessions that focus on what matters most at home. He approaches treatment with sensitivity and without stigma. If someone is ready to make a change, David offers steady support as they work toward clearer routines, healthier habits, and better day-to-day functioning.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions that fit family life

Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding the person first. The therapist listens without judgment and builds a plan around what matters to the client, which can help when parenting demands feel overwhelming.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress that affect daily family routines.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose and adjust methods based on goals, preferences, and what feels useful in real life.

Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into busy family schedules. Video calls and phone sessions allow face-to-face conversation when meeting in person is hard. Live chat and text-based messaging let people check in between sessions or use brief support during a tough day.

These formats offer more flexibility for parents and caregivers who need adaptable options. Licensed professionals can use the chosen approaches across video, phone, chat, or text to focus on concrete skills and manageable steps that carry into daily life.

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.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, and parenting challenges. Additional areas include addictions, ADHD, grief, career concerns, and fatherhood issues.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses a supportive, solution-focused style that pairs listening with practical steps. Sessions often mix client-centered conversation with CBT and DBT skills.
How much experience does he have?
He has seven years of clinical experience across educational, residential, and outpatient settings. That variety informs his work with young adults and family problems.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with an MA in Mental Health and Behavioral Medicine. He practices in Massachusetts.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
He does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow flexibility for different schedules.
How are fees and getting started handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
7 years
Licensed
Massachusetts
Languages
English

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