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Online therapist

David Weiss

Compassionate, practical help for stressed parents

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Credentials
LMHC
Experience
13 years
Licensed in
Florida
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About David

David Weiss is a licensed mental health counselor who draws on practical, evidence-based methods to help people handle stressful life moments. He uses straightforward talk and clear strategies to address worries about anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and parenting challenges. David keeps sessions focused and down-to-earth so parents can get usable tools fast.

He blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to meet each person’s needs. That means he helps people spot unhelpful thoughts, practice new skills in small steps, and focus on workable goals.

Background and approach

Sessions emphasize skills people can try between meetings so progress continues outside the session room. With 13 years of experience and a Florida LMHC license (FL LMHC MH16712), David has worked in addiction settings and child and family services. He draws on that background when clients bring issues like grief, family problems, or substance use concerns.

He also addresses attachment issues, impulse control, and common relationship patterns. David speaks English and accepts international clients. He offers flexible session formats including video calls, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging.

Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time and may vary in cost depending on location and therapist availability. Therapy with him starts by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a session. The first meetings focus on priorities and simple steps to ease pressure and improve day-to-day functioning.

Approaches that guide online sessions

David uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and anger. He also draws on Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through their concerns and feel heard. Solution-Focused Therapy is added when clients want short-term, goal-oriented work to find concrete next steps and small wins.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which methods to emphasize and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let conversations feel more personal while phone sessions can fit into a busy day. Live chat and text messaging make it easier to check in between meetings and practice skills in real time. These options help parents and busy adults keep therapy consistent while managing family and work commitments.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

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 he address?
He works with common problems such as stress, anxiety, anger, depression, sleep trouble, and parenting challenges, plus related issues like ADHD, grief, and substance use.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He combines straightforward, skills-based work with empathetic listening. Expect practical steps, thought work, and goal-focused conversations.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 13 years of experience in mental health, including work in addiction services and child and family services.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is licensed in Florida as an LMHC with license number FL LMHC MH16712 and practices from that state.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and he also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be done via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How are sessions paid for?
Therapy uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; specific cost varies with location and therapist availability.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

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Experience
13 years
Licensed
Florida
Languages
English

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