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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Parenting and career
About David
David West, LISW-CP, is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with clinical practice in South Carolina and six years of experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, substance use concerns, relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy concerns, sleep problems, parenting stress, self-esteem, career issues, and bipolar disorder. He describes his approach as client-centered and focused on establishing clear goals set by the person in therapy.
David trained at The University of Alabama where he earned a master’s degree in social work with a specialty in adults and families. He has worked in outpatient clinics, inpatient settings within the VA hospital system, and community mental health. For the last two years he coordinated a college outreach and counseling program, which expanded his experience with young adults alongside adults and families.
Across his career he has seen a broad range of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, grief, and family conflict. He has also worked with teens in various settings and spent substantial time treating veterans through VA services. He has participated on committees to develop and implement treatment methods.
In sessions he prioritizes building comfort and showing unconditional positive regard and respect. He works with people to identify their strengths and use those strengths to address barriers and symptoms. He emphasizes collaborative goal setting and clear guidelines to track progress toward emotional stability.
David notes that clients retain control of their treatment goals. He aims to be open and direct in sessions and to keep communication frequent, responding to messages multiple times a day. He offers appointment times primarily between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. on weekdays and can accommodate later times or weekends when needed.
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Approaches used and how online sessions are arranged
David describes using evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on helping people manage symptoms and build coping skills. One common approach is problem-focused work that identifies strengths and sets clear, measurable goals to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, or anger. This helps when someone wants concrete steps and progress markers.Another approach he uses is strengths-based exploration that helps people recognize personal resources and apply them to relationship strain, parenting challenges, or grief. This method centers on practical strategies drawn from the client’s own abilities and history.
He treats the selection of methods as collaborative. He will discuss different options with each person and help decide which techniques best match their needs, goals, and preferences. The approach can be adjusted as progress is tracked and goals change.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Practically, online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into work or family schedules, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals typically use session times to set clear goals and follow progress in ways that fit everyday life.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy concerns, sleep problems, parenting, self esteem, career matters, and bipolar disorder.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centered approach that emphasizes respect, unconditional positive regard, and collaborative goal setting.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of professional experience working in outpatient clinics, inpatient VA settings, community mental health, and college counseling outreach.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is licensed in South Carolina as an LISW-CP and practices in South Carolina.
In what language are sessions conducted?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.