David Krych, LCSW

David Krych is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Madison, Wisconsin, with 19 years of clinical experience. He combines decades of hands-on counseling with personal experience in recovery to support people facing addiction, relationship struggles, grief, mood concerns, parenting challenges, and other life transitions. His background includes early work with adolescent young men involved with the juvenile justice system and placements outside the home, followed by a period working outdoors in landscaping that led to important personal discoveries and a turn toward recovery from alcohol and substance use.

Following his own recovery journey and mentorship from an experienced counselor, David shifted his clinical focus to helping people address substance use and the many factors that contribute to it. He now works in a program that serves people who both need and want help, and he has supported clients across a wide range of issues including trauma, intimacy and family problems, compassion fatigue, eating and body image concerns, bipolar and depressive disorders, anger, and coping with life changes.

David emphasizes creating a space to talk and process toward greater self-acceptance, compassion, and meaning. He works collaboratively to learn each personâs goals and life experience, and then draws on clientsâ strengths, skills, and insight to support practical steps toward the lives they want. The LCSW credential indicates advanced social work training and the ability to provide clinical therapy in Wisconsin.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

David integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and emotionally-focused therapy (EFT) into his online practice. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and meeting people where they are - it helps those who need a supportive space to explore values, identity, and emotional healing. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and developing practical coping skills. EFT concentrates on understanding and reshaping emotional responses within relationships, which can improve connection and intimacy.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. David works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and then tailors techniques from these approaches to fit what will most help the individual move forward.

Online therapy with David is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for varied schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from different locations and to maintain continuity of care during life changes or busy periods, while allowing therapy to be integrated into everyday routines.