- Person-centered approach
- Practical coping steps
- Affirms LGBTQ clients
About David
David Rice is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New Jersey with 24 years of professional experience. He focuses on helping people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, panic disorder and panic attacks, grief, relationship strain, and LGBTQ issues. He aims to create a respectful and compassionate space so people can talk about what matters most to them.
He uses a conversational, person-centered style that adapts to each individual. Sessions are shaped around the client’s needs and goals. He combines Client-Centered Therapy with elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when that approach fits the concern. The emphasis is on clear steps you can try between appointments.
He has a long history of working with parenting and family topics and now concentrates on adult clients. He also supports people dealing with aging and caregiver stress, communication problems, life purpose questions, and social anxiety. He will include a client's faith perspective, such as Biblical themes, when it is relevant and welcomed by the person in therapy.
In sessions he listens first, then helps people name specific patterns and try practical changes. He keeps language straightforward and avoids clinical jargon so families and caregivers can follow along. He encourages small, measurable steps for handling panic and anxiety in daily life.
Taking the first step can be hard, and he acknowledges that effort. He asks people to be honest about their goals so they can build a plan that fits their life and priorities.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person without imposing a fixed agenda. It helps when someone needs a supportive space to talk through values, identity, or relationship worries. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behavior, and it offers practical exercises to test new ways of coping with anxiety and panic.Deciding which approach to use is a joint process. The therapist will begin by asking about your goals and what has or hasn't helped in the past. From there he will suggest methods and adjust them based on your feedback so the plan fits your needs and preferences.
Before booking, confirm the available session options for this therapist. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people work on panic and anxiety strategies from familiar daily routines, practice breathing and exposure steps in real time, and use homework between sessions to track progress.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, panic disorder and panic attacks, depression, grief, relationship strain, and LGBTQ concerns. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, communication problems, life purpose, and social anxiety.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is conversational and person-centered. He listens first, then works with clients to set clear goals and practical steps to try between sessions.
What is his professional background?
He has 24 years of professional experience and has worked extensively with parenting and family topics, though his current focus is on adult clients.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an LCSW licensed in New Jersey and practices in that state.
Which languages does he use in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.