David Lassoff , LMHC

David Lassoff is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Massachusetts with seven years of clinical experience. He earned a Master of Science in Mental Health and Behavioral Medicine from the Boston University School of Medicine and has provided care in educational, residential, and outpatient settings. Over the course of his career he has worked with people of all ages on concerns that include depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and ADHD.

David’s style is supportive and solution-focused, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. He does not rely on stigmatizing labels and emphasizes an individualized plan for each person he meets. Clinically he draws on cognitive-behavioral techniques, humanistic client-centered practices, psychodynamic ideas, and motivational interviewing to shape therapy conversations and goals. He tailors dialogue and treatment strategies to fit a client’s specific needs, preferences, and life circumstances.

Seeking change can take courage, and David aims to empower people as they take those first steps toward greater wellbeing. He offers a collaborative, nonjudgmental approach designed to help clients build practical skills, improve relationships, and navigate life transitions.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with David Lassoff

David often integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and motivational interviewing into his online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on empathetic listening and building a trusting therapeutic relationship so clients can explore values, self-esteem, and life changes at their own pace. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical skills to manage anxiety, depression, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning. Motivational interviewing supports people who are considering change by exploring ambivalence and strengthening personal reasons for change - an approach that can be helpful for addictions and lifestyle shifts.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. Licensed professionals like David will work together with each client to choose or adapt methods based on the client’s goals, preferences, and the challenges they bring to sessions, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, maintain continuity during life transitions, and choose the mode of communication that feels most comfortable for each person.