About David
David Tymchyn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 22 years of practice who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, depression, ADHD, and related concerns. He aims to meet people where they are and work toward goals that matter to them. His style centers on respect and practical problem solving rather than long lectures.
David earned his Master of Social Work at the University at Albany after returning to school in his 30s.
Background and approach
He has worked across human services settings and spent a significant part of his career supporting people with substance use issues and the people close to them. He maintains his LCSW credential and practices in New York. In sessions he focuses on understanding how life events influence current struggles.
He helps clients identify patterns and learn new ways to cope. Conversations are collaborative and directed by the client's priorities. David uses methods drawn from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, solution-focused techniques, and trauma-focused approaches.
He tailors these tools to each person rather than following a rigid formula. Practical skills, brief experiments between sessions, and clear check-ins are common parts of his work. He aims to empower people with knowledge about themselves and steps they can use day to day.
He brings steady commitment and respect to the therapeutic relationship.
How therapeutic approaches and online sessions work together
David blends client-centered techniques with cognitive behavioral therapy to help people understand their thinking and try new behaviors. Client-centered work focuses on listening and following the person's priorities so goals come from what matters most to the client. Cognitive behavioral therapy teaches concrete skills to manage symptoms like anxiety, mood shifts, and patterns that get in the way of daily life.He also uses motivational interviewing to support people who feel stuck or unsure about change. That approach helps people explore their own reasons for change and build small, achievable steps. Finding the best mix of methods is part of the work; David will collaborate with each person to pick approaches that fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences.
Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy easier to fit into life. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone calls work well when bandwidth is limited, and messaging can provide brief check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These options offer flexibility for scheduling, different communication styles, and practical access for people in varied locations.
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What this therapist works with
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
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 22 years
- Licensed
- New York
- Languages
- English
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