Dr. David Carlini, LCSW

Dr. David Carlini is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, anger, and career concerns. He also supports people facing relationship strain, control issues, attachment worries, and major life changes. He uses clear, practical steps to help people feel more capable and regain momentum.

David draws on ten years of clinical experience and a background in health administration. He holds a doctorate in health administration and a master’s degree in social work. He has led clinical organizations in psychiatric and addiction settings, which informs his view of how personal struggles affect work and daily life.

In sessions he blends cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered and attachment-based ways of working. That means he helps people notice unhelpful thinking, connects those thoughts to feelings and actions, and pays attention to how relationships shape patterns. He also uses mindfulness and narrative tools to help people manage stress and reframe difficult stories.

His style is collaborative and down-to-earth. He helps people set clear goals, try small changes, and track what works. Coaching around professional life and career transitions is offered alongside therapy to address practical steps and decision-making.

People who choose him can expect straightforward guidance and a focus on skills they can use between sessions. He welcomes curiosity and aims to tailor the approach to each person’s goals and circumstances.

Practical therapy approaches for online care

Dr. Carlini commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT often involves setting small, testable goals, tracking patterns, and practicing new skills between sessions to reduce anxiety and depression.

He also uses attachment-based ideas to look at how relationships shape feelings and reactions. That approach helps people understand repeating patterns in their close relationships and try different ways of connecting. Client-centered work is part of his practice too, which means sessions aim to follow the person’s lead and focus on what matters most to them.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort level, and he adjusts plans as progress is made. The process is a joint effort to test what helps and change course when needed.

Online sessions offer flexibility in format and scheduling. Video calls let people use visual cues and longer conversations, phone sessions can fit into a short break or when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging can support quick check-ins or ongoing reflection. These options make it easier to access consistent support alongside work and life commitments.