About David
David Weiss is a licensed mental health counselor who focuses on practical, person-centered work. He uses clear, down-to-earth language and a calm presence to help people sort through stress, anxiety, anger, and low self-esteem. He brings 13 years of experience in mental health, including work across addiction and family service settings.
That background informs how he notices patterns and offers straightforward ways to change them. He listens for what is getting in the way of day-to-day functioning and helps people take small, manageable steps forward.
Background and approach
David blends several approaches to match each person's needs. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He uses Attachment-Based and Client-Centered methods to build trust and explore how relationships shape feelings and choices.
Sessions are practical and goal-oriented while staying respectful of each person's pace. He often uses solution-focused techniques to set concrete goals and Motivational Interviewing to support motivation when change feels hard. Parents and individuals concerned about attention and focus can discuss ADHD alongside other stresses.
David works with people in Florida and accepts international clients for online care. He speaks English and guides people through planning steps they can use between sessions. He encourages honest questions about process, pacing, and expectations before moving forward.
How his approaches work in online therapy
Attachment-Based Therapy emphasizes how early and current relationships shape emotions and behavior; online sessions use this approach to notice patterns in how people connect and react, which can help with relationship stress and trust issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors; in remote sessions David guides clients through practical exercises and homework to shift thinking and daily routines. Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change and boosts commitment when progress feels difficult.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. David discusses preferences, goals, and what has helped or hindered change in the past. Together the therapist and client choose which methods to focus on and adjust the plan as work proceeds.
Online formats give practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and shared exercises. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or camera time is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging support brief check-ins, quick coaching, or ongoing encouragement between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while keeping focus on achievable steps and measurable goals.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
Also listed
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Dependent personality
- Depression
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Parenting issues
- Personality disorders
- Relationship issues
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sleeping disorders
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 13 years
- Licensed
- Florida
- Languages
- English
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