David Lassoff, LMHC

David Lassoff is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Massachusetts with seven years of clinical experience. He holds a Master’s degree in Mental Health and Behavioral Medicine from the Boston University School of Medicine and has worked across educational, residential, and outpatient settings with clients of all ages.

He supports people managing a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting difficulties, anger, career issues, and ADHD. Additional focus areas include divorce and separation, drug and alcohol addiction, fatherhood issues, smoking and vaping cessation, and young adult concerns.

His style is warm, respectful, and nonjudgmental, emphasizing solution-focused and client-centered care. He draws on evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies to tailor treatment to each person’s goals and circumstances. As a licensed professional, he aims to collaborate with clients to develop practical skills and a customized plan for change.

Seeking therapy can take courage, and David positions himself as a supportive guide through that process, offering encouragement and concrete tools to help clients move toward a more satisfying and balanced life.

Therapeutic Approaches Offered Online

David offers online therapy using client-centered methods that prioritize the individual’s perspective and goals, creating a respectful and empathetic space to explore concerns and identify strengths. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to help people recognize and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be effective for anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues. Motivational Interviewing focuses on exploring ambivalence and building personal motivation for change, often helpful for addictions, smoking or vaping cessation, and other behavior changes.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. David works with each client to understand their needs, preferences, and goals, and together they decide which methods to use and how to adapt them over time to get the best fit.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled by video call or phone, and shorter or more frequent contact can occur via live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to access consistent support around work, family, or other commitments, while allowing therapists to use the same evidence-based techniques they would in person.