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David Rossetti

Therapist · New York

David RossettiLCSW-R

Experienced LCSW-R for complex life challenges

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  • Experience28 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • SessionsOnline
  • 28 years experience
  • Focus on relationships
  • Supports LGBT clients

About David

David Rossetti, LCSW-R, offers steady, experienced care for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and the fallout of trauma. He aims to make sessions straightforward and practical, helping clients talk through relationship struggles, identity questions, and fertility or sexual health concerns. His practice is based in New York and sessions are conducted in English.

With 28 years of clinical experience, David focuses on clear communication and emotional processing. He helps clients untangle patterns like abandonment fears, attachment wounds, and codependency. He also supports people dealing with adoption and foster care issues, family-of-origin problems, and the aftermath of domestic violence or divorce.

David pays attention to how identity and life roles affect feeling safe and connected. He has a history of working with LGBT clients and people facing gender dysphoria, HIV/AIDS concerns, or the stresses that come with first responder and military-related experiences. He also assists those confronting guilt, shame, and end-of-life or hospice related emotions.

In session he centers collaboration and respect. Conversations are used to identify what matters most and to try manageable steps forward. The aim is to build resilience and clearer ways of relating to others.

People who choose him can expect a calm, direct approach that balances emotional work with practical problem solving. To begin, prospective clients select the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to schedule according to therapist availability.

Evidence-based approaches and online care options

David uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions in clear, accessible ways. One common approach focuses on processing traumatic experiences through structured conversations and gradual exposure to difficult memories, which can help reduce distress linked to past abuse or violence. Another approach centers on improving communication and relationship patterns by identifying unhelpful cycles and practicing new ways of interacting that reduce conflict and build connection.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to figure out which techniques match their needs, goals, and comfort level. That collaborative process may involve trying different methods and adjusting the plan based on what helps most.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people appreciate online sessions because they make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Online work can also let a person use video or audio-only sessions depending on what feels most manageable. Licensed professionals can adapt evidence-based techniques to work effectively across those formats, helping people carry therapeutic gains into everyday life.

License and NPI

  • LCSW-R New York · No. 057143

NPI1336101013

As shown on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexuality

Experience

28+ years

Credentials

New York

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, and trauma and abuse. Additional focus areas include fertility issues, attachment and abandonment concerns, and sexual health topics.

What is his style of therapy like?

His style is collaborative and direct, with an emphasis on clear communication and practical steps. Sessions mix emotional processing with problem solving tailored to each person.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 28 years of clinical experience working with a range of complex life challenges and transitions.

What credentials and location apply to this clinician?

He holds the LCSW-R credential and practices in New York.

Which languages are supported and are international clients an option?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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