- Strengths based
- Goal oriented
- Respectful support
About David
David Lambert is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) based in Washington with four decades of clinical experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, relationship and intimacy concerns, and codependency. He emphasizes respect and unconditional acceptance in the therapy room.
David centers his work on the strengths clients bring. He treats people as experts on their own lives and guides them toward achievable goals. Sessions focus on building a trusting relationship and practical steps clients can use between meetings.
He uses client-centered methods alongside cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies. Those approaches are combined to match what each person needs rather than following a single method.
David encourages regular attendance and active effort outside sessions. He believes that practicing new skills and reflecting between meetings helps people make steady progress. He also respects the dignity of each person he meets.
With long experience in community mental health and many years of direct clinical work, David has supported people with a wide range of concerns. He aims to help clients change, grow, and learn ways to care for themselves over time.
Approaches that translate well to online therapy
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, acceptance, and helping people set their own goals. Online work can use this approach to build a strong working relationship and identify what matters most to the client.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. In remote sessions CBT often involves practical exercises, thought records, and skill practice that clients can use between meetings to manage anxiety, depression, or addictive patterns.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus. These short practices can be introduced in sessions and practiced at home to help with stress, sleep, and emotional regulation.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences. Together they will adjust techniques over time based on what helps most.
Confirm current session options before booking, as exact formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for consistent follow-up and skill practice between meetings.
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Experience
40+ years
Credentials
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does David help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, bipolar issues, relationship and intimacy concerns, codependency, ADHD, sleep problems, and life transitions among other areas.
What is his therapy style like?
He practices a client-centered, strengths-based style that focuses on building a trusting relationship and helping people set practical goals.
How much experience does he have?
He has about 40 years of direct clinical experience in community mental health and working with a wide variety of conditions.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds LICSW and practices in Washington state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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