- Client-focused care
- Practical coping skills
- Respectful listening
About David
David Swineheart is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing from Indiana with three decades of experience. He focuses on clear, practical care for people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and related concerns. David aims to make sessions straightforward and respectful so people can talk about hard things and find manageable steps forward.
Clients can expect a down-to-earth approach that centers the person's experience. He uses methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy to help people recognize patterns and try small changes. Emotionally-Focused Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy are also part of his toolkit when they fit the client's needs.
Sessions are aimed at helping people cope with everyday struggles like sleeping and eating problems, parenting stress, work-related strain, relationship and intimacy worries, and feelings of emptiness or shame. He also addresses more specific issues such as panic attacks, self-harm thoughts, sexual assault or abuse, and concerns tied to military service.
David emphasizes collaboration. He listens first, then works with each person to set short-term goals and practical steps. Progress is measured in things people notice in daily life, like calmer nights, fewer panic moments, or clearer choices about relationships.
He has experience working with people from other countries and cultures and offers sessions in English. Before scheduling, readers should confirm current session options and logistics directly when they sign up.
How his approaches shape online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s experience and priorities, offering a nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client’s lead and reflects what matters most. This helps when people need to feel understood and want to explore what they value or need to change.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact. It offers practical skills to test unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors, which can help with anxiety, panic attacks, and sleep or eating patterns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. David will collaborate with each person to choose which method or combination to use based on goals and preferences. He listens to what is working and adjusts plans together so therapy stays relevant to daily life.
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific delivery options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people use phone or lower-bandwidth options when video is difficult. Talk with the therapist while setting up your first appointment to choose what will work best for you.
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Experience
30+ years
Credentials
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with many concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, intimacy-related issues, and parenting strain. Additional focus areas include codependency, attachment and abandonment issues, panic attacks, and self-harm thoughts.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is conversational and practical. He listens first, then helps set short-term goals and offers steps you can use between sessions.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 30 years of experience as a clinician and brings that history to sessions in Indiana and with international clients.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, based in Indiana.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the country work with him?
International clients are accepted; confirm any scheduling or regional details when you arrange sessions.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check the service details for exact pricing.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.