About David
Dr. David Sommers is a licensed clinical social worker in California with 40 years of experience. He focuses on building a calm, open space where people can talk about stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and life changes.
He listens without judgment and helps set practical goals so small steps add up to real change. He uses a client-centered approach that keeps the person's priorities at the center of each session. That means sessions are guided by what the person brings, with the therapist reflecting, asking questions, and helping clarify choices.
Background and approach
People often come for help with relationship strain, grief, sleep and eating concerns, or trouble managing anger and impulsivity. Dr. Sommers also supports those dealing with career pressure, compassion fatigue, mood swings, and ADHD-related challenges.
He works to identify patterns that get in the way and to try different ways of coping that fit daily life. Conversations are practical and focused on what can be tried between sessions. His style favors clear, direct conversation over jargon.
He helps people sort through guilt, shame, and control issues and works alongside them on skills for communication and self-care. The aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes. Sessions are offered in English and are available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Clients choose the format that fits their schedule and comfort, and the therapist adjusts to meet those needs.
Client-centered care delivered online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening with curiosity and reflecting back what a person says. The therapist follows the client's lead, helping to name feelings and priorities so problems like anxiety, depression, ADHD-related struggles, or relationship concerns feel more manageable.In sessions the therapist emphasizes practical conversation and shared decision making. Together they identify small steps to try between meetings, adjust approaches if something isn't working, and focus on skills the person can use day to day. Finding the best approach is a collaborative process based on needs, goals, and personal preference.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for in-depth conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging allow brief check-ins, flexible scheduling, and ongoing support between longer sessions. These options help fit therapy into work, school, and busy family routines while keeping the work focused on what matters most.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
Also listed
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Coaching
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Sleeping disorders
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Workplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 40 years
- Licensed
- California
- Languages
- English
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