David Markowitz, LPC
Experienced counselor focused on practical change
Details
| Name | David Markowitz |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC |
| Based in | Missouri |
| Licensed in | Missouri |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 35 |
About David
David Markowitz is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 35 years of experience based in Missouri. He focuses on practical help for everyday struggles like stress, anxiety, grief, anger, and addiction. He also supports people facing career challenges, parenting strain, intimacy and relationship concerns, and life changes such as divorce or bereavement.
David keeps sessions warm and interactive. He treats people with respect and avoids stigmatizing labels. Conversations are shaped to the individual's needs rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan.
Background and approach
He draws on Narrative therapy to help people reframe the stories they tell about themselves. He also uses Client-Centered methods to prioritize each person's goals and Cognitive Behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. These tools are mixed to fit what the person brings to a session.
Sessions often focus on clear, doable steps between meetings. David helps people notice patterns, try small changes, and track what works. He can also address deeper themes such as family of origin issues, guilt, shame, and meaning around end-of-life concerns.
People come for short-term problem-solving and for longer work on identity and relationships. Language of sessions is English, and he accepts international clients. Practical options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief among the things David works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Anger management
- ADHD
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by David among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by David among the ways he works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by David among the ways he works.
- Gottman Method: Listed by David among the ways he works.
- Hypnotherapy: Listed by David among the ways he works.
- Jungian Therapy: Listed by David among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by David among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by David among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by David among the ways he works.
- Somatic Therapy: Listed by David among the ways he works.
- Trauma-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
How narrative and practical approaches work online
David uses Narrative therapy to help people look at the stories they tell about themselves and change the ones that cause pain. This approach can help with issues like identity, family of origin problems, and feelings of emptiness.He also uses Client-Centered Therapy to put the person's goals and experience at the center of sessions. This means conversations are guided by what the client wants to work on and paced to their needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavioral changes that reduce anxiety or improve mood.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. David will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit best based on goals, preferences, and how they respond in early sessions. The plan can change as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to offer flexibility. Video sessions support face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone calls are useful when bandwidth is limited or for a focused check-in. Live chat and text messaging allow brief check-ins and ongoing contact without scheduling a full session, which can help people stick with their goals.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is warm and interactive. Sessions focus on respectful conversation and tailoring work to each person's goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 35 years of counseling experience working with a wide range of concerns from trauma to career struggles.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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