David Rice

David Rice is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New Jersey with 24 years of professional experience. He focuses on adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship questions, and concerns about life purpose. He also works with people who bring LGBT-related concerns and parenting or family stress into sessions.

David keeps sessions straightforward and conversational. He uses client-centered methods, which mean conversations are guided by what matters most to each person. He also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help people recognize unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors.

In practice he aims to speak plainly and listen carefully. He invites clients to talk through what feels stuck and what small steps might make daily life easier. Practical problem solving and clearer communication are common themes in his work.

He can bring his knowledge of scripture into conversations when a client wants that included. That is offered as one option among others, not a requirement for working together. David has experience with caregiving stress and aging concerns, and with panic and social anxiety when those issues come up.

Sessions move at a steady, work-focused pace. He helps people weigh options and test new ways of responding to stress. If someone wants to explore questions about meaning or what comes next, he will help clarify values and possible next steps without promising a specific outcome.

Approaches used in online sessions and practical fit

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters to the client. In practice this means the session agenda is shaped by the person's immediate concerns, whether that's anxiety, grief, or questions about purpose. It aims to make sure the work reflects the client's priorities.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT techniques help people test unhelpful thoughts and try alternative responses for problems like panic, social anxiety, or persistent worry.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. David will discuss how these methods might help and will adapt them based on a client's goals and preferences. The choice of techniques is collaborative and can change over time as needs evolve.

The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into a busy week and reducing travel time. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to have shorter check-ins, schedule sessions around work, or attend from a quieter setting when that helps focus on the issues at hand.