- Years in practice
- 35
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Missouri
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Grief
About David
David Markowitz is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri with 35 years of experience. He has spent decades helping people manage stress, anxiety, mood shifts, and life transitions. Parents often seek him out for guidance around parenting concerns and relationship strain.
He uses a warm, interactive style in sessions. Conversations are respectful and direct. He avoids stigmatizing labels and focuses on the person in front of him.
His work blends several practical approaches.
Background and approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and client-centered ideas shape how he frames problems and builds coping skills. Hypnotherapy and elements of Jungian thought are also part of his toolkit when appropriate. Sessions emphasize clear goals and steady progress.
He helps people develop tangible strategies for managing anxiety, codependency, addiction, grief, anger, or attention-related struggles. Career concerns, intimacy issues, and challenges tied to aging or end-of-life care are also within his experience. David takes a collaborative approach to treatment planning.
He listens for strengths and patterns, then tailors techniques to fit each person’s needs. His aim is practical change - improved coping, clearer communication, and more manageable day-to-day life. People who want practical, steady guidance and a respectful therapeutic space often find his approach a good fit.
He works with English-speaking clients and accepts international clients by arrangement.
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
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Anger management
- ADHD
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches David lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Gottman Method
- Hypnotherapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-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.
Online approaches that focus on practical change
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration. It helps people feel heard and builds treatment around their priorities, which can be useful for parenting concerns, grief, and relationship strain. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It helps with anxiety, mood problems, ADHD struggles, and managing addictive urges. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on emotional experience and improving connection; it can help with intimacy-related issues and communication problems.Choosing an approach is a team decision. The therapist starts by hearing what matters most, then suggests methods that match goals and preferences. Clients and therapist review progress and adjust the plan together, so the work stays practical and relevant.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to stay consistent. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when deeper work is needed. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is preferred. Live chat and text-based messaging make it possible to get support between sessions or when writing is a better fit. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, caregiving, and busy days.
Questions people ask about David
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, ADHD, addictions, relationship and parenting concerns, self-esteem, career issues, bipolar symptoms, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe his therapy style?
Sessions are warm and interactive with a respectful, nonjudgmental tone. He focuses on clear goals and practical steps rather than labels.
What is his background and experience?
He has 35 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns including trauma, addiction, and family of origin issues.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri and holds the credential MO LPC.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English, and he also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
He works with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.
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 together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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