David Rice, LCSW

David Rice is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New Jersey with more than 24 years of professional experience. He has a long history of working with children, teens, and their parents on school and parenting challenges, and he currently directs his practice toward supporting adults. With a calm and respectful approach, he addresses concerns such as depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, trauma, and LGBTQ-related issues while tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each client's individual needs.

He combines sensitivity and compassion with practical interventions, adapting his style to reflect the goals and preferences of those he works with. His clinical focus includes family and parenting dynamics, caregiver stress, social anxiety, panic disorder, and life purpose concerns, along with aging and geriatric issues. David brings an understanding of faith traditions and Biblical knowledge that can be integrated into care when clients express interest in that perspective.

Throughout his practice he emphasizes collaboration and respect, helping clients explore solutions and build skills at a pace that fits their circumstances. He recognizes that beginning therapy can take courage and affirms the effort it takes to seek support.

Client-Centered and CBT in Flexible Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding each person from their own perspective and creating a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where clients can explore goals and values. This approach is helpful for building self-awareness, strengthening relationships, and addressing life transitions or questions about purpose.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-based approach that helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns and develop new strategies to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, panic, and related concerns. CBT often involves goal setting, skill practice, and tracking progress between sessions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and David Rice works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences. He adapts plans over time so therapy remains relevant and effective for each individual.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can happen by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into a busy schedule or to access support from home. These options allow clients to maintain continuity of care and engage in therapy in ways that suit their routines and comfort levels.