David Rowland, LCSW
Licensed in Missouri · 10 years in practice
David Rowland is a licensed clinical social worker with ten years of experience helping people work through depression, anxiety, stress, and major life transitions.
License and registration
- LCSW, Missouri
- 2017039593 · expires September 2027
- NPI
- 1912380635 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 10
- Languages
- English
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About David
David Rowland is a licensed clinical social worker with ten years of experience helping people work through depression, anxiety, stress, and major life transitions. He practices as an LCSW and focuses on practical support for everyday problems. He explains things plainly and aims to make therapy feel approachable and doable.
He listens for the whole story, not just the current problem. That means talking about relationships, caregiving roles, parenting pressures, and how daily routines affect mood and sleep.
Background and approach
David brings a warm, relational style and uses empathy and occasional humor to build trust. Sessions tend to be collaborative and goal-focused. He draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to notice unhelpful thoughts and patterns.
He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take small, meaningful steps. David has worked with people facing grief, trauma and abuse, bipolar and mood disorders, and compassion fatigue from caregiving roles. He also supports those dealing with adoption and foster care issues, aging concerns, fatherhood challenges, and end-of-life caregiving.
His background in these areas informs practical strategies rather than abstract theory. People who prefer straightforward conversation and clear steps often find his approach useful. He encourages clients to try small changes between sessions and to notice what helps.
He accepts international clients and holds his license in Missouri.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything David lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Sleeping disorders
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches David names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How ACT and CBT Shape Online Work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice what matters to them and commit to small actions that match those values. It is useful when someone feels stuck or wants a clearer sense of purpose. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and low mood. It often includes simple exercises to practice between sessions.Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has worked or not worked before. Together they try an approach and adjust it over time so it fits the client's needs.
Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls let people use face-to-face conversation when that feels important. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or a quicker check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging offer brief, flexible ways to keep momentum between longer sessions. These options help people balance therapy with work, caregiving, and other daily demands.
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Questions people ask
What problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, sleep issues, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on caregiver stress, compassion fatigue, and mood disorders.
What is his therapy style like?
His style is warm, relational, and straightforward. He aims for clear conversation, empathy, and practical steps clients can try between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has practiced for 10 years and has experience with grief, trauma and abuse, bipolar conditions, and caregiving issues.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds an LCSW license in Missouri and lists Missouri as his primary location for licensure.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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