- CBT techniques
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Motivational interviewing
About David
David Rowland is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Missouri with ten years of experience. He works with people facing depression, anxiety, stress, anger, caregiver strain, life transitions, aging concerns, and related issues such as grief, sleep problems, and mood disorders. He also lists work around guilt and shame, forgiveness, adoption and foster care, and fatherhood issues.
He prefers a relational, person-centered style that listens to the whole of a person's life. Sessions often begin by talking about current struggles and the life context around them. He uses clear, practical conversation to identify small steps and changes that feel manageable.
David draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) alongside Motivational Interviewing and solution-focused ideas. That means sessions can include examining unhelpful thinking, noticing values and choices, and setting short-term goals to try between meetings.
He aims to reduce overwhelm by breaking problems into concrete parts. For someone carrying guilt or shame, that can look like naming the feeling, tracing its impact on behavior, and experimenting with different ways of responding. The work is collaborative and paced to each person's needs.
Outside of clinical work, he is a Missouri native with roots in Colorado. He mentions family life and everyday interests as part of what grounds his perspective. To begin, readers are directed to the site's booking flow to match and schedule an initial session.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
David uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as core tools in his work. ACT focuses on noticing what matters to a person and practicing small acts that align with those values, which can help when guilt or shame feels overwhelming. CBT involves identifying patterns of thinking that increase distress and testing new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce worry and low mood.He also draws on Motivational Interviewing and solution-focused ideas to help people find their own reasons to change and to set short practical goals. Deciding which approach to emphasize is a collaborative process. He will work with clients to choose methods that fit their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring to sessions.
The biography did not specify session formats, so please confirm current online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, cut travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also let someone choose video or phone depending on bandwidth, comfort with being on camera, or how much time is available during a work break. Licensed professionals adapt approaches used in person to work over distance while focusing on practical steps and regular follow-up.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he work with?
He works with depression, anxiety, stress, anger, grief, sleep problems, mood disorders, and related life changes. Guilt and shame are listed among his focus areas.
How would he approach feelings of guilt or shame?
He combines CBT and ACT ideas to name unhelpful thoughts and notice values that matter. Sessions may include small behavioral experiments and discussion about forgiveness and practical next steps.
What is his background and experience?
He has practiced since 2015 and brings ten years of clinical experience working with adults on stress, caregiver strain, aging issues, and related concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LCSW licensed in Missouri and practices from that state.
Does he work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography did not list session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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