About David
Dr. David Carlini is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, career concerns, and major life changes. He also supports people dealing with relationship strain, anger, motivation, and challenges around control and communication.
He practices in Florida and offers online sessions in English. Dr. Carlini uses straightforward, practical methods in sessions.
He blends cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts, client-centered listening to understand what matters to each person, and attachment-based ideas when relationships and trust patterns are central.
How David works
Mindfulness and narrative tools are added when noticing patterns or rebuilding personal stories will help move someone forward. He holds a master’s degree in social work from the University of Pittsburgh and is a Florida Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW. He also earned a doctorate in health administration and has prior experience as a hospital CEO in psychiatric and addiction services.
That background informs his attention to both personal and work-related consequences of emotional struggles. Sessions emphasize clear goals and practical steps. Expect a mix of talking, skill practice, and short exercises to try between sessions.
The focus is on helping people feel more capable, improve communication, and regain momentum at work and in life. Dr. Carlini brings ten years of clinical practice to his work.
He welcomes the chance to learn about each person’s situation and to tailor an approach that fits their needs and goals.
David lists 6 ways of working on the entry:
What David works with
The areas below are the ones David selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
Also listed
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- Coaching
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Relationship issues
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 10 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Florida |
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Online support options
Evidence-informed approaches delivered online
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect feelings and behavior now. It helps when trust, closeness, or repeated relationship conflicts make life harder. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person’s experience. This approach helps people feel heard and clarifies what they want to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, targets the thoughts and behaviors that maintain anxiety or low mood and teaches practical skills to shift them.Choosing the right method is a shared process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try approaches in session, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. Collaboration helps make sessions relevant and focused on real-life problems like work performance, communication, or stress management.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone appointments, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules. Video suits deeper conversations and skill practice, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat works for brief check-ins, and messaging supports shorter updates or ongoing coaching. These formats offer flexibility so people can fit therapy into workdays, travel, or busy family routines.
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