Works with
How David works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- New York
- Years in practice
- 22
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About David
David Tymchyn is an LCSW who helps people handle stress, anger, anxiety, and life changes. He writes simply and listens closely to learn what each person wants to change. He focuses on practical steps that can be used right away.
He returned to school in his 30s and earned a master’s degree in Social Work from the University at Albany with honors. He has held his Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential for about 20 years and brings 22 years of overall experience in human services.
Background and approach
Much of his work has involved people facing substance use concerns and the people around them. In sessions he starts by meeting people where they are and finding clear goals together. He values mutual respect and aims to help people understand how their situations affect them.
That understanding becomes the basis for small changes that add up over time. His approach blends listening with practical tools. He uses techniques from client-centered work and cognitive behavioral methods to spot patterns and try different behaviors.
Motivational and solution-focused methods help people find momentum and build on what already works. He also draws on trauma-focused ideas when past experiences shape current difficulties. He pays attention to issues such as grief, relationship strain, ADHD, eating concerns, and the stress that comes from caregiving or burnout.
He welcomes international clients and holds sessions from New York. People looking for straightforward help with anger, addiction, or anxiety will find a calm, steady presence and a focus on realistic steps. He aims to empower people to move past obstacles and improve everyday life.
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
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- HIV / AIDS
- Personality disorders
Approaches David lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to you. In practice this means sessions that begin with your concerns and goals, and a therapist who helps you find your own answers. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors connect and tests small changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety or anger. It often involves trying short exercises between sessions to see what helps most. Finding the best approach is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That might mean emphasizing motivational interviewing when change feels hard, or using trauma-focused tools when past events are shaping current patterns. Online sessions give practical flexibility. Video calls let people talk face-to-face when schedules allow. Phone sessions are an option when bandwidth or camera use is difficult. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for quick check-ins, brief coaching, or when someone needs to touch base between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work breaks, travel, or varied daily routines, while keeping the focus on steady progress and workable strategies.Questions people ask about David
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, LGBT concerns, relationship and family issues, eating concerns, parenting strain, anger, self esteem, bipolar challenges, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. He also focuses on HIV/AIDS and personality disorders.
How would you describe his therapy style?
Sessions are collaborative and straightforward. He emphasizes listening, setting clear goals, and using practical techniques drawn from client-centered, cognitive behavioral, motivational, solution-focused, and trauma-focused approaches.
How long has he been practicing?
He brings 22 years of experience in human services and has maintained his Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential for about 20 years.
Where is he based and licensed?
He is based in New York and holds an LCSW credential in New York.
What languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. He also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.