David Tymchyn , LCSW - Therapist in New York

About David

David Tymchyn is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on family and parenting concerns among a broad set of life challenges. He approaches sessions with respect and straightforward language. He asks where a person is right now and what they want to accomplish.

That practical orientation aims to make change feel manageable for families and individuals. He trained as a returning student and earned a master’s degree in Social Work at the University at Albany with honors.

Background and approach

David has maintained his Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential for the last 20 years and brings 22 years of overall experience. He has worked in several human services settings, including time supporting people with substance use disorders and their families. In a session he emphasizes mutual respect and clear goals.

Conversations focus on understanding how situations have affected daily life and building knowledge clients can use. He works to help people identify obstacles and small steps to move past them. David combines practical skills with steady support.

He aims to empower clients rather than tell them what to do. That approach often helps family members communicate more clearly and make day-to-day routines less stressful. He offers sessions from New York and is comfortable working with people from different places.

His work covers stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, grief, relationship and family issues, parenting, coping with life changes, and related concerns.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building understanding. The therapist follows the client’s perspective, reflects concerns, and supports personal goals; this approach helps when someone needs space to make sense of family stress or parenting choices.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It breaks issues into manageable parts and practices new skills, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and everyday parenting challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options with the client and choose methods together based on needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative planning helps tailor sessions to family life and schedules.

Online therapy offers several ways to meet: video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options let people fit sessions into busy days, check in between meetings, and continue progress when travel or schedules make in-person visits difficult. For many, that flexibility makes it easier to keep consistent work on relationships and coping skills.

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.

Motivational Interviewing

A way of working through mixed feelings about change without being pushed. The therapist helps you weigh things up and find your own reasons, which often makes a difficult decision feel less stuck.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does he help with?

He addresses stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting issues, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and similar challenges.

What is his general therapy style?

He uses a collaborative, respectful approach that centers on where a person is and what they want to accomplish. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer understanding rather than jargon.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He brings 22 years of experience and has maintained his LCSW for about 20 years, working across several human services settings.

What are his credentials and location?

He holds the Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential LCSW and is listed as NY LCSW 073757-1 in New York.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and he also accepts clients who live outside the United States.

What session formats does he use?

Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Also works with

ADHD
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Compassion fatigue
Coping with life changes
Depression
Eating disorders
Family conflicts
Grief
HIV / AIDS
LGBT
Parenting issues
Personality disorders
Relationship issues
Self esteem

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 22 years
Licensed: New York
Languages: English

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