David Markowitz, LPC

David Markowitz is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 35 years of experience in Missouri. He focuses on practical help for stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, anger, ADHD, addictions, and relationship concerns. He works with people facing career strain, parenting pressures, and challenges around intimacy and self-esteem.

David keeps sessions warm and interactive. He treats people with respect and avoids stigmatizing labels. Conversations are tailored so each person gets a plan that fits their needs.

He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered approaches, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and other methods to guide work in session. That means looking at thinking patterns, emotions, and how people relate to others to find what helps most.

Practical strategies are paired with time to process feelings. Some sessions focus on skill building - such as stress management or coping with life changes. Other visits may focus on understanding recurring patterns tied to family of origin, grief, or addiction.

David also supports people dealing with aging and geriatric concerns, autism spectrum questions, codependency, divorce and separation, and end-of-life issues. He aims to help people move toward clearer goals and steadier day-to-day functioning.

His approach suits people who want a counselor who listens closely and works collaboratively. If someone is looking for steady guidance and straightforward techniques, David brings long experience and a practical focus to each session.

How David’s Approaches Work Online

David uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. He also uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a listening space where the person's concerns guide the work and they feel heard and respected. Emotionally-Focused Therapy is used when relationship or intimacy issues are a focus, helping people understand their emotional responses and change how they connect.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, what has helped before, and personal preferences, then try approaches that fit. Adjustments are made as progress and needs become clearer, so the plan evolves with the person.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs. Video is good for in-depth work and face-to-face conversation. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a voice check-in is preferred. Live chat and text messaging can fit quick check-ins, brief skill coaching, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life and to continue work between in-depth sessions.