David West , LISW-CP

David West is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in South Carolina. He holds the LISW-CP, a clinical social work license in South Carolina, and completed a master of social work with a specialty in adult and family services at The University of Alabama in 2012.

His clinical background spans outpatient clinics, inpatient hospital work within the VA system, and community mental health settings. More recently he coordinated a college outreach and counseling program for two years, expanding his experience with young adults as well as older adults and families. Much of his work has involved supporting veterans, and he has also provided services to teens in a variety of settings.

Throughout his career he has supported people facing depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, grief, relationship and family turmoil, and related concerns. He has participated on committees focused on developing and implementing treatment methods and brings practical knowledge of effective options for emotional and behavioral struggles.

David emphasizes a warm, respectful, and patient-centered approach that begins with building comfort and trust. He focuses on helping clients identify strengths and use those resources to overcome barriers, establishing clear goals set by the client to guide progress. He is certified in multiple treatment modalities and aims to create a welcoming environment that encourages constructive dialogue and steady movement toward improved emotional stability. He checks and responds to messages multiple times daily and makes an effort to offer appointment times that accommodate work, family, and other life demands, generally between 8am and 6pm on weekdays with flexibility for later times or weekends.

Evidence-based approaches and online care

David West draws on evidence-informed, client-centered methods to address a range of concerns. A strengths-based approach focuses on identifying a person’s existing resources and building on those abilities to navigate stress, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Trauma-informed care emphasizes safety, understanding past impacts, and pacing work to address trauma-related symptoms and recovery needs.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. David partners with each client to clarify goals and preferences, then tailors techniques and pacing to fit individual needs so progress feels practical and achievable.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people balancing work, family, or school. These remote options make it easier to maintain regular appointments, access support from different locations, and choose the communication style that best fits day-to-day life while working with licensed professionals and therapists to pursue emotional well-being.