- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Life purpose
About David
David Rasmussen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 20 years of experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and major life changes. David also supports those coping with compassion fatigue and issues around isolation, social anxiety, forgiveness, and self-love.
He focuses on clear, direct conversation. Sessions look at what feels stuck and what practical next steps might help. He listens for patterns in how someone responds to stress and grief, and then talks through ways to change those patterns in daily life.
David aims to make the therapy room a place to say difficult things without judgment. He encourages clients to name small goals and to try concrete practices between sessions. That might include short exercises to reduce anxiety, ways to rebuild confidence, or steps to manage the weight of loss.
Over two decades of work have included supporting people through career or relationship changes and the wear of caregiving roles. He draws on approaches that have research behind them to guide talks and activities in session. The focus is on practical, doable moves rather than abstract advice.
People who feel unsure about what's next often come to him looking for direction and steadier day-to-day coping. His work is most relevant to adults navigating transitions, recovering from loss, or looking to reconnect with a sense of purpose.
Evidence-based approaches and online work
David uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new thoughts through simple behavioral experiments; this helps with anxiety and low self-esteem by giving concrete ways to notice and change patterns. Another approach centers on processing loss and grief through paced reflection and practical coping strategies, which can reduce emotional overwhelm and make day-to-day tasks easier.Figuring out which methods fit best is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose techniques that match their goals, preferences, and what feels manageable. That process may include trying different exercises and checking what helps between sessions.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by removing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins on a work break. They also let people continue care through relocations or when schedules change. Ask about current scheduling choices and any technical needs when you set up the first appointment.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue, plus related issues like isolation, social anxiety, forgiveness, life purpose, and self-love.
How does he approach feeling stuck?
He uses clear conversation and practical exercises to identify patterns and try small, doable changes between sessions.
What experience does he bring?
He has 20 years of professional experience supporting people through loss, career and relationship transitions, and caregiver strain.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices there.
Does he work in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.