- ACT and CBT
- Motivational interviewing
- Solution-focused work
About David
David Rowland is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Missouri with ten years of practice. He works with people facing depression, anxiety, stress, anger, caregiver strain and compassion fatigue, as well as life transitions and aging concerns. He also lists support for relationship and family issues and for those exploring life purpose.
Rowland's style is relational and straightforward. He listens to current problems and asks about the broader context of a person's life. Sessions often look at daily routines, relationships, and what matters most to the client. He uses conversation, practical steps, and occasional humor to keep things grounded.
His clinical approach draws on cognitive behavioral techniques and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, along with Motivational Interviewing and solution-focused methods. That mix is used to help people notice unhelpful patterns, test small changes, and clarify what they value. Sessions may include goal-setting, thought and behavior experiments, and planning next steps.
People who reach out often want help managing mood, grief, sleep problems, parenting strains, or long-term caregiving stress. Rowland also lists areas such as adoption and foster care, attachment issues, hospice and end-of-life support, and men's issues as topics he addresses. He pays attention to practical concerns like communication problems and daily coping skills.
Clients can expect direct discussion about what is working and what isn’t. He encourages realistic, measurable steps and checks progress from session to session. For people feeling stuck after a change in work, relationships, or health, he aims to make the next steps clearer and more manageable.
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them, then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful when someone feels stuck or unsure what matters after a life change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It’s often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and anger management.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to pick methods that fit their goals and preferences. That may mean trying short experiments from CBT, values-based steps from ACT, or brief solution-focused planning, and then adjusting based on what helps.
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 by removing travel time and allowing appointments during work breaks or between commitments. Some formats may also allow shorter check-ins or sessions without video, which can be useful when bandwidth is limited or a quieter setting is needed. Ask about current session choices when scheduling to match practical needs and goals.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with depression, anxiety, stress, anger, caregiver strain, grief, relationship and family concerns, sleep problems, bipolar and other mood disorders, and people questioning life purpose.
How does he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He combines cognitive behavioral ideas and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to identify patterns and small behavioral experiments. Sessions aim to clarify values and test changes rather than promise a single solution.
What is his background and experience?
He has practiced since 2015, giving him about ten years of experience working with adults on mood, caregiving stress, life transitions, and aging-related concerns.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Missouri and practices from that state.
In what language are sessions offered and can he work with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.
How are session fees handled?
Cost varies by 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.
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