- Years in practice
- 24
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- New Jersey
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- LGBT
- Focus
- Family conflicts
About David
David Rice is a licensed clinical social worker in New Jersey with 24 years of experience. He focuses on helping adults manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and parenting concerns. He offers straightforward, respectful care and aims to tailor conversations and plans to each person's needs.
He commonly supports people facing relationship strain, trauma and abuse, and issues related to LGBT identity. He also addresses panic attacks, social anxiety, and problems with communication.
Background and approach
His background includes work with school-related and parenting concerns, and that experience shapes how he listens and responds now. David uses a client-centered stance in sessions. That means he begins by listening carefully and following what matters most to the person in front of him.
He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify thought patterns and try practical changes in behavior that reduce distress. Sessions are collaborative and paced to what feels manageable. He adapts language and exercises to fit a person’s faith when that is important to them, drawing on biblical knowledge where appropriate.
The goal is useful steps you can try between meetings. If you are taking the first step toward support, he aims to make scheduling and starting simple. Conversations can be direct and practical, with an emphasis on small, achievable changes rather than long lectures.
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
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Family problems
- Life purpose
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches David lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches Online: Client-centered care and CBT
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a respectful, listening-first relationship. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects concerns, and helps the person name what matters most. This approach helps when someone needs a calm space to sort feelings and decide next steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It uses simple exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors that reduce anxiety, panic, or low mood. CBT is often used for stress, panic attacks, social anxiety, and depressive symptoms.
Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and then suggest which methods to try first. Plans are adjusted over time based on what is helpful and what isn't.
Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls let for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text messaging let a person check in between sessions, send notes, or have shorter written conversations. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and keep progress moving forward.
Questions people ask about David
What concerns does he help with?
He supports people managing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship struggles, trauma and parenting issues. He also addresses LGBT concerns, panic attacks, and social anxiety.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is direct and respectful. He listens first, then works collaboratively to set goals and try practical steps.
What experience does he bring?
He has 24 years of professional experience, including earlier work with school-related and parenting matters and more recent focus on adult clients.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New Jersey.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses 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 schedule according to therapist availability.
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