- Years in practice
- 7
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Massachusetts
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Self esteem
About David
David Lassoff is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Massachusetts who uses a straight-forward, supportive approach. He focuses on practical steps to help parents and individuals manage stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, and parenting challenges. His style is calm and respectful and geared toward people who want clear tools they can try between sessions.
He earned a Master of Arts in Mental Health and Behavioral Medicine and has seven years of clinical experience.
Background and approach
He has worked in educational, residential, and outpatient settings and has helped people with depression, ADHD, relationship strain, and substance concerns. That range informs how he adapts sessions to different needs. Sessions lean toward solution-focused conversation with elements of cognitive-behavioral and client-centered therapy.
That means identifying patterns that cause trouble, testing small changes, and using feedback to adjust the plan. Motivational interviewing is used when people want help changing habits like smoking or substance use. David avoids stigmatizing labels and aims to build practical plans that fit each person's life.
He pays attention to fatherhood issues, young adult transitions, divorce and separation stress, and the strain of parenting. He also helps people manage grief, anger, and career-related decisions. People who choose him can expect direct, supportive talk and clear homework when useful.
He works in English and provides sessions that can adapt to busy schedules and varied lifestyles.
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
- Addictions
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- ADHD
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Young adult issues
Approaches David lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- 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 therapy approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and making the conversation fit the client's needs. The therapist follows the person's lead, reflects what they say, and builds goals together; this helps with parenting stress and relationship worries. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It uses straightforward exercises and small experiments to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change habits like smoking or vaping.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose or combine methods based on what matters most to the client. That discussion looks at goals, daily routines, and what has or has not helped in the past, then adjusts the plan as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for skill practice, phone sessions can fit a short break or when bandwidth is limited, and messaging or chat works for quick check-ins or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options help people balance therapy with parenting, work, and busy schedules.
Questions people ask about David
What concerns does he commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, parenting challenges, ADHD, grief, relationship and family problems, anger, and career issues.
What is his therapy style like?
His style is supportive and solution-focused, blending client-centered conversation with cognitive-behavioral and motivational techniques.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has seven years of experience working in educational, residential, and outpatient settings with a wide variety of concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds the credential LMHC and completed a Master of Arts in Mental Health and Behavioral Medicine; he practices in Massachusetts.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and communication preferences.
How are fees and payment handled?
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, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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