Therapist profile
David Calvert, LICSW
Alabama
LICSW - Anger and Addictions focus
Continue with DavidKey details
- CredentialsLICSW
- LicenseLICSW, Alabama / 5760C
- NPI1366065393
- Experience6 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationAlabama
About
- Stress and anxiety
- CBT techniques
- Solution-focused work
About David
David Calvert is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - LICSW - practicing in Alabama with six years of experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, anger, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem.
He works in a direct, collaborative way. Sessions focus on identifying problems that get in the way of daily life and finding practical steps to change them. He draws on approaches that help people spot patterns in their thinking and behavior, and then practice different ways of responding.
David has particular experience supporting people with substance use concerns and severe mood conditions such as bipolar disorder. He also helps with sleeping problems, coping with life changes, and struggles with control, impulsivity, guilt, shame, or isolation. His background includes group and individual work across a range of difficulties.
In sessions he mixes client-centered conversation with structured tools from cognitive behavioral work and solution-focused methods. That can mean tracking what triggers strong reactions, testing small behavior changes, and setting short steps to reduce conflict and improve routine. He aims to build clear goals and measure progress along the way.
People who come for help with anger often leave with practical strategies for cooling down, communicating without escalation, and repairing relationships after a blowup. He emphasizes respect and dignity while working toward concrete changes.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the client. Online sessions can use that conversational approach to surface values, priorities, and strengths that guide practical change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses short experiments to test new responses. Online sessions can assign simple between-session tasks, track mood patterns, and review small behavior changes together.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with the client to decide whether more CBT-style structure, solution-focused steps, or client-centered discussion fits best. That choice is based on the person’s goals, day-to-day life, and what they want to try first.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are used, so confirm available options before booking. Practically speaking, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a schedule, allow brief check-ins when time is limited, and let clients review notes or homework between meetings. Licensed professionals often use these benefits to keep progress moving when everyday life feels busy.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does he help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, anger, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and related issues like sleep and self-esteem.
What is his therapeutic style?
He practices in a collaborative, client-centered way and combines conversational work with structured tools to create clear, practical goals.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years of professional work experience as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Alabama.
What credential and region are listed?
He is an AL LICSW and practices in Alabama.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; 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 the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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