David Markowitz

Compassionate counselor blending practical skills and empathy

LPC Missouri

Experience: 35 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About David

David Markowitz is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri with 35 years of clinical experience. He has supported people coping with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting and career challenges, bipolar disorder, and major life transitions.

Background and approach

Over his career he has also focused on aging and geriatric issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, codependency, communication and control problems, family-of-origin difficulties, and end-of-life and hospice concerns. His manner is warm, interactive, and respectful, and he emphasizes tailoring conversations and care to each person’s specific circumstances.

David blends cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered and emotionally-focused ideas, and also draws on approaches such as the Gottman Method and hypnotherapy where appropriate. He aims to help clients build practical coping skills, improve relationships, and navigate complex emotional issues without labeling or stigma.

People who choose his services can expect a collaborative process that balances evidence-informed tools with attention to personal values and goals. He accepts international clients and offers a variety of remote session formats to accommodate different needs and schedules.

Approaches that shape remote therapy

David commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in his work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and learning practical strategies to shift them, which can help with anxiety, depression, stress, and coping skills. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the client's perspective and innate capacity for growth guide sessions; this approach supports emotional processing and self-directed change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and typically happens collaboratively. The therapist will consult with clients about their goals, preferences, and responses to different methods, and then adapt sessions as needed so treatment remains relevant and effective for each person.

Online therapy with him is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for varied schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access care from different locations and to continue work between sessions in ways that fit daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he address?

He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting, self-esteem, career challenges, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.

What is his therapeutic approach like?

His style is warm and interactive, combining client-centered principles with cognitive behavioral and emotionally-focused techniques to tailor treatment to each client's needs.

How long has he been practicing?

He brings 35 years of professional experience working with individuals facing a broad array of emotional and relational difficulties.

What credentials and location are on record?

He is licensed as an LPC in Missouri with license number MO LPC 000788 and practices from Missouri.

Does he work with nonlocal or international clients?

Yes, he accepts international clients and offers services to people outside his immediate region.

In what formats are sessions offered?

Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are costs and payment structured?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse GriefAnger managementADHD

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPanic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodHypnotherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

35+ years

Licensed

Missouri

Languages

English