- Client-centered care
- Focus on sleep
- Practical strategies
About David
Dr. David Sommers is a licensed clinical social worker with 40 years of experience. He uses a client-centered approach to help people talk through stress, anxiety, depression, sleep concerns, and addictions. He aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can share what matters most to them.
He focuses on everyday problems like relationship strain, career challenges, and parenting stress. He also supports people coping with grief, trauma, anger, and mood shifts. Sleep and rest concerns are part of the issues he addresses alongside emotional and behavioral struggles.
In sessions he listens closely and reflects what clients say so they feel heard and understood. Conversations are guided by each person’s goals rather than a fixed agenda. That keeps work practical and grounded in what will help day to day.
Over four decades of practice have included a wide range of settings and people with different life challenges. His California license is LCSW, which is used in his professional title. He describes therapy as a partnership where small changes add up over time.
People who reach out can expect straightforward talk, tools for managing symptoms, and help sorting next steps. The focus is on finding strategies that fit each person’s life and priorities.
How client-centered work translates to online therapy
Client-centered therapy puts the person’s needs and perspective at the center of each session. The therapist listens closely, reflects what is shared, and helps people identify their own goals. This approach is useful for issues like anxiety, depression, relationship stress, and sleep difficulties because it starts with what matters most to the individual.When sleep or rest is a concern, the work focuses on habits, daily routines, and ways of thinking that affect rest. Conversations look at what gets in the way of better sleep and what small changes might help. The therapist helps people sort practical steps and stay accountable to changes that fit their lifestyle.
Finding the right style of therapy is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to figure out what methods and pacing feel most useful. That partnership guides whether sessions emphasize problem-solving, emotional support, or behavior changes related to sleep and stress.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins during transitional periods. It can also allow shorter or more focused meetings when a quick plan or troubleshooting is needed.
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Experience
40+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep issues, addictions, relationship strain, grief, and related concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He practices client-centered therapy, listening closely and reflecting to make space for each person’s experience and goals.
What is his professional background?
He has 40 years of professional experience working in a variety of clinical settings and with a wide range of life challenges.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He is licensed in California and uses the credential LCSW in his professional title.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.