About David
David Rasmussen is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience in New York. He focuses on practical help for stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, and major life changes. He also supports people facing compassion fatigue and those struggling with isolation or social anxiety.
He keeps sessions straightforward and calm. He creates space for people to say what they feel without worry about being judged. He helps clients name what is most pressing and find small, manageable steps forward.
How David works
David draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions toward clear goals. He works with each person to figure out what matters most and tailors the pace to their needs. Conversations often include ideas for coping, ways to manage worry, and strategies to rebuild confidence.
He pays attention to issues related to forgiveness, finding life purpose, and nurturing self-love. These areas often come up alongside grief or big transitions, and he helps people make sense of those experiences. The aim is to leave each session with a next step that feels doable.
Getting started is presented as a simple process. David encourages people to take the first step and offers steady support as they begin to work through stress, loss, or changes in life.
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.
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Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 20 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | New York |
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Online support options
Evidence-based approaches and online sessions
David uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical steps. One common method helps people spot unhelpful thought patterns and practice new ways of thinking and responding. This approach is useful for anxiety, social phobia, and low self-esteem. Another approach centers on coping with loss and grief by creating space to process feelings and identify meaningful next steps, which can make transitions feel less overwhelming.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss what feels most helpful, try different methods as needed, and adjust plans based on the client's goals and preferences. This collaborative process helps match techniques to the issues someone brings in each session.
Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls allow a fuller conversation, phone sessions can fit into a busy day, live chat gives a quicker check-in, and messaging supports ongoing feedback between meetings. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, family, and other commitments.
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Write down two things you would want to be different in six months. That is the most useful thing to bring to a first session, whoever it is with. If you would rather start now than keep reading, online sessions are the quickest route.
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