David Rice

David Rice is a licensed clinical social worker in New Jersey with 24 years of practice. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship concerns, trauma and LGBTQ-related issues. He aims to create a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate space where adults can speak honestly and begin to make changes.

He generally works with adults and adapts his approach to each person's needs. David uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow a person's lead and create a supportive atmosphere. He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and shift thinking and behavior patterns that cause distress.

Sessions are tailored around what feels most useful to the individual. Conversations typically start by clarifying immediate concerns and practical goals. From there he and the client build a plan with concrete steps to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.

David can incorporate a client’s spiritual or biblical background into conversations when it is helpful to that person. He respects different beliefs and uses them only when the client wants to bring them into the work.

His style is direct but warm, aiming to make the process straightforward. He encourages people to try small changes, notice results, and adjust the plan as needed. The initial steps are simple and focused on what matters most to the client.

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