Therapist profile
David West, LISW-CP
South Carolina
Licensed social worker - Anger and mood concerns
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- CredentialsLISW-CP
- LicenseLISW-CP, South Carolina / 10894
- NPI1124389283
- Experience6 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationSouth Carolina
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Sleep and parenting
About David
David West is a Licensed Independent Social Worker - Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) licensed in South Carolina with six years of clinical experience. He works with adults on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, anger, depression, substance use, relationship and family problems, grief, sleep troubles, parenting stress, self-esteem, career concerns, and bipolar symptoms.
He has worked in outpatient clinics, inpatient hospital units for the VA system, and community mental health. For the last two years he coordinated a college outreach and counseling program, which expanded his work with young adults alongside adults with families. His background includes supporting people through trauma, substance-related issues, and grief as well as relationship and family turmoil.
His style begins by building rapport and demonstrating respect so clients feel comfortable sharing. He emphasizes identifying a person’s strengths and using those strengths to address current problems. He favors clear goals and guidelines set by the client to track progress over time.
David values client-directed care and aims to keep the person in control of treatment goals. He has participated in committees on treatment development and has practical experience applying evidence-based therapeutic techniques across different settings.
Sessions focus on straightforward problem solving, skills practice, and talking through patterns that keep problems active. He also works with college-related stressors and young adult transitions based on his recent outreach coordination experience.
How sessions work
How evidence-based approaches guide remote sessions
David uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills and problem solving. Cognitive-behavioral methods involve identifying unhelpful thinking and practicing different responses; this can help with anger, anxiety, sleep problems, and depression. Another common technique focuses on behavioral skills such as stress management, activity planning, and practicing responses to triggers to reduce reactivity and improve mood.Finding the right approach is part of the work. David collaborates with each client to test what helps most. He will discuss goals, try methods that suit those aims, and adjust plans based on what the client finds useful.
Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, since the biography did not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments around work, school, or family obligations. Telephone check-ins can be shorter when time is limited and do not require video setup. Video sessions let people work through skills and practice conversations while still being at home, and they can reduce travel time. Ask about format options when you schedule so sessions match your routine.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger or related problems does he help with?
He supports adults who struggle with anger alongside stress, anxiety, relationship conflict, grief, substance use, and mood symptoms.
What is his approach in sessions?
He starts by building rapport and respect, then helps clients identify strengths and set clear goals to guide treatment.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of clinical experience across outpatient clinics, VA hospital inpatient units, community mental health, and college outreach programs.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LISW-CP (Licensed Independent Social Worker - Clinical Practice) licensed in South Carolina.
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 available?
Please confirm current session options before booking since no specific formats were listed in the biography.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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