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Online therapist

David Robertson

Caring therapist focused on practical change

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Credentials
LCSW, CSW
Experience
10 years
Licensed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About David

David Robertson is a licensed clinical social worker who helps with common and painful problems like stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, and relationship strain. He uses a warm, respectful style and focuses on meeting people where they are. He is based in Georgia and holds the LCSW and CSW credentials listed as GA LCSW CSW006757.

David aims to make therapy straightforward and practical. Sessions emphasize clear goals and simple skills you can use between meetings.

Background and approach

He draws on client-centered listening so people feel heard, and on structured tools when a plan is needed. His background includes a Master of Social Work from Stony Brook University and about 10 years of experience in clinical settings. That time includes work with diverse challenges such as addictions, trauma, intimacy issues, career stress, caregiver strain, and compassion fatigue.

David uses several evidence-based methods to help people change unhelpful thoughts, build coping skills, and practice present-moment awareness. He also brings motivational interviewing techniques to support readiness for change and to strengthen commitment to goals. People working with him can expect a collaborative approach that balances emotional support with practical steps.

He discusses options and tailors methods to each person’s needs so therapy feels relevant and manageable.

Approaches that translate to online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on thoughtful listening and respect. The therapist creates space for people to share their experience and decide goals at their own pace. This approach helps when someone needs steady support and a nonjudgmental listener.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It uses clear steps and exercises to change unhelpful thinking and build new habits. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.

Motivational interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change. It’s a conversational style that boosts motivation and clarifies next steps when someone feels uncertain about making changes.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist discusses your situation, goals, and preferences to decide which methods to try first. This is a collaborative process and the plan can be adjusted as progress is made.

Online sessions can be done by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging. Those options make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, handle sudden needs, and keep consistent contact between meetings. The range of formats supports flexibility and makes ongoing work more practical for many people.

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.

Mindfulness Therapy

Attention training: noticing thoughts and physical feelings as they arrive without being carried off by them. Much of it is practice you do yourself, so guidance over video or audio works much as it would in person.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does David help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, self-esteem struggles, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and intimacy-related issues, ADHD, and related life changes.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He practices a warm, person-centered approach that prioritizes listening and respect. He pairs that with practical techniques when an action plan is helpful.
What training and experience does he have?
David holds a Master of Social Work from Stony Brook University and has around 10 years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is licensed in Georgia with the credentials LCSW and CSW noted as GA LCSW CSW006757.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to therapist availability.

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Experience
10 years
Licensed
Georgia
Languages
English

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