David Krych , LCSW

David Krych is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Madison, Wisconsin who brings a compassionate, experience-informed approach to therapy. As an LCSW, he holds an advanced credential in social work and clinical practice that supports his work with individuals facing a wide range of life challenges. Over the course of his career he has moved between direct clinical work and time spent outside the office, experiences that shaped his understanding of recovery, resilience, and personal change.

Early in his career he worked with adolescent young men navigating juvenile justice involvement and out-of-home placements. After a period focusing on landscaping and outdoor work, he confronted his own struggles with alcohol and addiction and entered recovery. That personal journey, coupled with guidance from an experienced counselor, informed a later shift toward specializing in substance use and the many factors that contribute to it.

In his current role he provides services to people who seek and want help, attending to a broad spectrum of concerns - including stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting and caregiver stress, mood concerns such as depression and bipolar disorder, and challenges with intimacy and life purpose. He emphasizes getting to know each person, understanding their goals and experience, and drawing on clients own strengths, skills, and insights to move toward greater self-acceptance and a more meaningful life. Self-acceptance and compassion are central themes in his work, informed both by professional training and lived experience in recovery.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with David Krych

David Krych integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and emotionally-focused therapy (EFT) into his practice. Client-centered therapy involves creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the person's lead and helps them explore what matters most - this approach is useful for building self-acceptance and trusting the therapeutic relationship. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical skills to manage anxiety, mood, and addictive patterns. EFT helps people and couples access and work with core emotions to strengthen connections and resolve relational patterns.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. David works with clients to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, and together they choose or adapt methods that best support progress. That partnership helps tailor sessions to individual circumstance and stage of change.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, mobility limits, or geographic distance. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from wherever a person is located, and fit therapy into everyday life while working with licensed professionals and therapists trained in these approaches.