David Schulman
Calm, practical support for family concerns
- Credentials
- LCSW-R
- Experience
- 20 years
- Licensed in
- New York
- Languages
- English
- Format
- Online sessions
About David
David Schulman is a licensed social worker with two decades of practice. He focuses on helping people manage stress, reduce anxiety, address addictions, and navigate relationship and family concerns. He speaks English and works with clients in New York as well as international clients.
David aims to make the first steps into therapy easier for people who feel unsure or overwhelmed. He approaches therapy with the belief that each person knows their life best.
Background and approach
That perspective shapes sessions into practical conversations that build on a person’s strengths. He listens for what matters most and helps clients try small, concrete changes between sessions. David has 20 years of experience and brings that maturity to everyday challenges like mood shifts, tension in relationships, and habits that feel out of control.
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide the work rather than relying on jargon or rigid formulas. Sessions can include talking through patterns, learning new coping skills, and setting manageable goals. He emphasizes steady progress over quick fixes and adapts the pace to each person’s needs.
People who want straightforward, strength-focused support often find his style helpful. He encourages openness about expectations and works collaboratively to shape therapy around the client’s priorities.
Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Family and Personal Support
David uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and real-life solutions. One approach emphasizes practical coping skills for stress and anxiety, teaching breathing, grounding, and problem-solving steps that can be used between sessions. Another approach targets patterns linked to addictions and relationship conflicts by identifying triggers, building alternative behaviors, and planning safer choices in challenging moments.Choosing the right approach happens together. The therapist will listen to goals, try a method, and adjust based on what helps. This collaborative stance aims to find the simplest tools that fit a person’s life and priorities rather than forcing a single method.
Online therapy here uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. That range makes it easier to work around school, work, and family schedules. Remote sessions also let people access a licensed professional from home or while traveling, and they support ongoing contact when problems reappear.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
Also works with
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Experience
- 20 years
- Licensed
- New York
- Languages
- English
Next step
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