David Rice, LCSW

David Rice is a licensed clinical social worker with 24 years of experience. He practices in New Jersey and focuses on helping adults manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship concerns. He also supports people working through LGBTQ issues and parenting or family-related challenges.

David uses straightforward, respectful conversation to understand what matters most to each person. He adapts sessions to each situation and helps clients set practical goals. Sessions tend to focus on skills that can be used between meetings as well as on understanding patterns that keep problems going.

His approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect, and Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes a warm, accepting relationship. Those methods are used to address panic, social anxiety, communication problems, and caregiver stress among other concerns.

David also brings experience with aging and geriatric issues, life purpose questions, and trauma or abuse. He can incorporate a client’s spiritual background, including Biblical perspectives, when that is helpful to the person.

Working with him means getting a tailored plan and clear next steps. He encourages people to take small, manageable actions and checks in on progress over time.

How CBT and Client-Centered Work Online

David uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT focuses on small changes that reduce anxiety and panic and improve mood and daily functioning. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the person decides the pace and focus of work.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. David will collaborate with each client to choose techniques that match their goals and preferences. He checks in often so the plan can change if something is not helping.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy fit into busy lives. Video works well for longer conversations and visual feedback. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging let clients check in between sessions or have shorter, focused conversations during a break. These options give flexibility so people can keep working on problems without major schedule changes.