- Years in practice
- 40
- Credentials
- LICSW
- Licensed in
- Washington
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Grief
- Focus
- Self esteem
About David
David Lambert is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) based in Washington with 40 years of clinical experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, ADHD, parenting concerns, and other life challenges. He focuses on practical steps that help people feel steadier and more capable day to day.
He takes a person-centered approach that treats clients as experts on their own lives. Sessions center on listening carefully, reflecting what’s important, and helping set realistic goals.
Background and approach
He also draws on cognitive behavioral ideas and solution-focused techniques to suggest small changes that add up over time. David emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental atmosphere. He aims to create a steady, supportive space where people can try out new ways of handling problems and patterns.
He encourages regular attendance and active practice between meetings to build lasting change. Over his career he has worked with a wide range of concerns including trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, career transitions, caregiver stress, and issues tied to aging. He values clear communication and helps people break overwhelming problems into manageable steps.
His work often combines mindfulness practices with motivational interviewing to help people notice what matters and stay motivated to change. He prefers simple, straightforward language in sessions and focuses on what will make a practical difference in daily life.
What David works with
Everything David lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else David helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hearing impaired
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Paranoia
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
Approaches David lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How his approaches translate to online care
Client-centered work focuses on understanding each person’s priorities and building a plan from there. In online sessions that means listening closely, asking questions that clarify what matters most, and tailoring each meeting to the client’s current goals and pace.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Online CBT sessions can include concrete homework, thought records, and step-by-step behavioral experiments to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, or manage mood swings.
Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase focus. Those exercises can be guided in a short video or audio format, or practiced between sessions and reviewed during calls or messages.
Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to identify goals, try different methods, and adjust based on what helps most. Clients are encouraged to speak up about what feels useful so the plan can be refined together.
Online formats - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility. Video is helpful for face-to-face conversation and guided exercises. Phone calls work well when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Chat or texting can be used for brief updates, coaching between sessions, or when written reflection feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into busy parenting and work schedules.
Questions people ask about David
What concerns does this therapist help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, ADHD, parenting issues, relationship and intimacy concerns, sleep problems, and many life changes.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He works in a person-centered way that respects each person's expertise about their life. Sessions are practical, goal-focused, and use straightforward language.
What is his background and experience?
He is a licensed clinical social worker with 40 years of clinical experience working in community mental health and direct clinical care.
What credential and location information is listed?
He holds the LICSW credential and practices in Washington state with the designation WA LICSW LW.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does he offer?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and 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, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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