About David
David Tymchyn greets readers with a direct, steady approach. He is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 22 years of experience and works from New York. He focuses on practical steps people can use to manage stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, relationship struggles, and other life challenges.
David trained later in life and completed a master’s degree in social work at the University at Albany with honors. He has kept his LCSW for the last 20 years and has broad experience across human services settings.
How David works
Much of his work has involved people affected by substance use disorders and related family concerns. In sessions he starts by meeting people where they are. He asks what they want to accomplish and builds goals together.
Conversations aim to increase understanding of how life events and patterns affect daily choices and wellbeing. David uses straightforward tools drawn from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, solution-focused methods, and trauma-focused therapy. He helps people learn coping strategies, shift unhelpful thinking, and set realistic steps toward change.
He describes mutual respect as central to the process and emphasizes practical gains over jargon. His goal is to help people reduce the obstacles that hold them back and strengthen their ability to handle future challenges.
David lists 5 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.
Also listed
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- HIV / AIDS
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Personality disorders
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 22 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | New York |
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Online support options
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on active listening and building a trusting relationship. The therapist follows the person's lead, reflects concerns, and helps clarify what the person hopes to change; this approach helps with motivation and emotional processing.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. Sessions use concrete exercises to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and practice alternative responses, which can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.
Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way to explore readiness for change. It uses reflective questions and gentle guidance to build commitment, often useful for addictions and behavior change.
Choosing an approach happens together. The therapist will discuss options, try techniques, and adjust methods to fit the client's goals, needs, and preferences. That collaboration helps find the best mix of strategies over time.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful for fuller conversations and visual cues, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is low or for check-ins, live chat can suit shorter check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives.
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A practical next step
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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