Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Sleeping disorders
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
How David works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- New York
- Years in practice
- 4
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About David
Dr. David Hollis is a licensed mental health counselor practicing in New York. He approaches therapy from a faith-informed perspective and aims to help people manage stress, anxiety, anger, and related concerns.
He uses straightforward conversation and practical steps to help clients move forward. Dr. Hollis works with common problems like sleep troubles, low self-esteem, career friction, depression, and relationship strain.
He also offers support around grief, trauma, parenting questions, and intimacy-related issues.
Background and approach
His background includes four years as a licensed mental health counselor, listed as LMHC, in New York. In sessions he mixes listening with concrete strategies. He will talk with each person about what feels most pressing, then create a plan that fits their daily life.
He describes his approach as Christ-centered and roots some work in those values when clients want that perspective. Practical tools can include managing thoughts and behaviors that feed stress, building routines that help sleep and mood, and practicing communication skills to reduce conflict. He often helps people break problems into small, doable steps so change feels possible.
Starting therapy with him involves a short intake and collaborative goal-setting. He encourages people who are nervous about beginning to recognize that taking this step is meaningful. Sessions are offered through several online formats to suit different needs.
What David works with
Everything David lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in David's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Sleeping disorders
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Post-traumatic stress
Approaches that guide online sessions
Dr. Hollis uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in online work, presented in plain terms so clients know what to expect. One commonly used approach focuses on changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression; it teaches practical skills for managing worry, mood, and daily routines. Another approach centers on building communication and problem-solving skills to ease relationship strain and manage anger, with role-play and real-world practice to help new habits stick.Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. He will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, try techniques that fit their needs, and adjust the plan if something does not feel helpful. Clients and therapist decide together which methods to continue.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video is useful for a fuller conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited, live chat supports shorter check-ins, and messaging lets people send updates or questions between appointments. These options aim to give flexibility and steady contact while working toward practical changes.
Questions people ask about David
What concerns does he commonly address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, sleeping problems, self-esteem, career challenges, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, trauma and anger.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses a practical, conversational style that pairs listening with actionable steps and plans tailored to each person's needs.
What is his background and experience?
He has four years of experience as a licensed mental health counselor and brings a Christ-centered perspective when clients want that approach.
Where is he located and licensed?
He is licensed in New York and holds the LMHC credential for practice in that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How are costs and billing handled?
Session cost varies with location and therapist availability; services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.