David Markowitz , LPC

David Markowitz is a Missouri Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 35 years of clinical experience. He brings decades of work with people facing a wide range of concerns including stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, parenting challenges, career questions, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. He also addresses related issues such as self-esteem, intimacy concerns, and hospice and end-of-life counseling.

His therapeutic manner is warm and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. He does not rely on stigmatizing labels and instead meets each person where they are, shaping the conversation and treatment plan to fit individual needs. His practice draws on client-centered principles, cognitive behavioral techniques, emotionally-focused work, Gottman Method strategies, and hypnotherapy, blending these approaches to suit the client and the presenting concerns.

David emphasizes collaboration and practical steps toward more fulfilling day-to-day living. He is accepting clients, including international clients, and invites people ready to take the next step toward change to reach out for support and partnership in the healing process.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Sessions with David Markowitz

David uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the client's perspective guides the work; this approach helps people who want a collaborative, empathy-based relationship to explore concerns and find their own solutions. He also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is often used for issues like anxiety, depression, stress, and compulsive patterns. In addition, he draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) techniques to help people understand and change patterns in close relationships by attending to emotions and attachment needs.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. David partners with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress is made so the work remains practical and relevant.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to access a licensed professional from varied locations and schedules. These options make it easier to keep continuity of care, try different session formats, and integrate therapy into busy lives while working collaboratively with a therapist to move toward meaningful change.