David Lassoff, LMHC

David Lassoff is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Massachusetts. He draws on seven years of clinical experience to help people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, parenting concerns, and ADHD.

He focuses on practical, goal-oriented work. Sessions are straightforward and conversational. He aims to help clients notice what’s not working and try small, manageable changes.

David blends cognitive behavioral ideas with client-centered listening and elements of dialectical behavior therapy and motivational interviewing. That means he uses thought-and-behavior strategies, listens closely to each person’s experience, and teaches skills for managing strong emotions and motivation.

He has worked in educational, residential, and outpatient settings. That background shaped his interest in young adult issues, fatherhood challenges, smoking and vaping cessation, and the stress that comes with separation or divorce.

In sessions he helps people with relationship strain, grief, family problems, anger, career questions, and coping with life changes. He also offers direction for drug and alcohol concerns and recovery-focused conversations.

David aims to create an atmosphere of respect and sensitivity. He avoids stigmatizing labels and works with each person to build a plan that fits their situation and goals.

Practical approaches for online therapy and skill building

David draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify patterns of thinking and behavior that fuel anxiety, low mood, and unhelpful habits. CBT-focused work often involves setting small experiments, tracking thoughts and behaviors, and practicing new skills between sessions.

He also uses client-centered techniques that prioritize listening and understanding each person’s perspective. That approach focuses on building a respectful dialogue so goals and pace reflect what matters to the client. For people who struggle with intense emotions or impulsive reactions, elements of dialectical behavior therapy are used to teach concrete coping skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss options and try different strategies based on a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. The plan can change as progress is made and priorities shift.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video allows face-to-face conversation and skill demonstrations. Phone can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and messaging work well for people who prefer writing or need check-ins between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or family schedules while keeping care consistent and accessible.