Dr. David Carlini, LCSW

Florida | Online sessions in Florida | English | Book with David »

Calm, practical therapy for life and work issues

Details

Name	Dr. David Carlini
Credentials	LCSW
Based in	Florida
Licensed in	Florida
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	10

About David

Dr. David Carlini helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, career strain, relationship concerns, anger, and major life changes. He also addresses attachment issues, communication difficulties, and struggles around control.

He presents a calm, practical style and aims to make therapy something that fits everyday life. David is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, with a decade of clinical experience. He draws on both clinical and administrative background to connect what happens in therapy with real-world challenges at work and in relationships.

Background and approach

Sessions are straightforward and focused on what matters most to the client. His approach mixes narrative ideas with client-centered and cognitive behavioral methods. That means he helps people tell and examine the stories they carry, while also working on thoughts and behaviors that get in the way.

Mindfulness and solution-focused strategies are used when they match a person's goals. David’s training includes a master’s degree in social work and a doctorate in health administration. He is also a retired specialty hospital CEO with experience in psychiatry and addiction medicine.

That combination shapes a practical orientation to therapy and to career coaching. He aims to listen first, then collaborate on clear, manageable steps. Sessions can address immediate coping skills and longer-term patterns that affect work, relationships, and self-worth.

The focus is on realistic change and usable tools. People who prefer a direct, experienced clinician who links emotional work to real-life demands may find this approach useful. He works in English and practices in Florida as an LCSW.

What this therapist works with

His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Career difficulties among the things David works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by David among the ways he works.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by David among the ways he works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by David among the ways he works.
Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by David among the ways he works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by David among the ways he works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask David directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking David directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

Approaches that guide online sessions and practical tools

Dr. Carlini often uses Narrative Therapy to help people examine the stories they tell about themselves and their problems. This approach looks at how events are given meaning and opens space for new, more helpful ways to tell your story. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to understand patterns in close relationships and to make changes that improve how people connect and respond to each other. Client-Centered Therapy places the person’s experience at the center of sessions, with the therapist supporting self-directed insight and choices.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and daily demands, and then try strategies that fit. That collaborative process may combine approaches and adjust over time to match what’s most effective for the client.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which gives flexibility for different needs. Video calls let people use visual feedback for deeper conversations. Phone sessions can be lower bandwidth and easier to fit into a work break. Live chat or text messaging works well for brief check-ins, short skill practice, or ongoing coaching between longer sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent alongside work and family responsibilities.

Common questions about this listing

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, career struggles, relationship tension, anger, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on attachment issues, communication problems, and control issues.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His style is practical and collaborative, listening first and then working on clear steps. He mixes narrative listening with focused strategies to make changes that matter day to day.

What is his professional background?

He holds a master’s degree in social work and a doctorate in health administration, and has ten years of clinical experience. He is also a retired specialty hospital CEO with experience in psychiatry and addiction medicine.

Where is he located and what credential does he hold?

He practices in Florida and is licensed as an LCSW, which stands for licensed clinical social worker.

Can sessions be offered in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

What formats are available for sessions?

Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options let people choose what fits their schedule and communication preference.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin a therapy relationship with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Contacting this therapist

Sessions with David are arranged through our partner platform. It asks a few questions about what you are looking for, then shows you the therapists available to you, including David where he has space. Ask about fees, and whether he holds a licence or registration where you live.

Book with David »

Or see other therapists in Florida »

This is a partner link. We will earn a commission if you sign up through it, at no cost to you. It does not change what you pay or the order of the listings.