David Rossetti, LCSW-R

David Rossetti is a New York LCSW-R with 28 years of clinical experience helping people navigate complex life challenges. He practices from a stance of empathy and respect, offering an affirming environment especially for LGBTQ+ individuals, older adults, and anyone facing sensitive personal transitions. LCSW-R indicates that he is a licensed clinical social worker in New York, trained to treat a wide range of emotional and relational concerns.

He focuses on depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, and trauma recovery, and brings particular attention to communication difficulties and interpersonal healing. His work also addresses issues related to sexual health, impacts of military service, family dynamics, and identity exploration. Across these areas he emphasizes collaborative healing, aiming to help people build resilience, process difficult emotions, and find clearer pathways to personal growth.

David’s therapeutic style is grounded in understanding and practical support. He partners with clients to clarify goals, confront painful experiences, and strengthen coping skills so they can move forward with greater self-awareness and healthier relationships. He is dedicated to providing steady professional guidance for those seeking relief from isolation, recovery from past wounds, or deeper self-understanding.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

David Rossetti uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to the problems people bring to therapy. He draws on trauma-focused methods that help people process and integrate difficult experiences - these approaches support recovery from abuse, loss, and other painful events by working gently with emotions and memories. He also emphasizes skill-based work for relationships and communication, helping clients improve how they express needs, set boundaries, and rebuild connection after conflict or separation. Where anxiety and depression are central, he applies structured, practical strategies designed to reduce symptoms and increase daily functioning, with a focus on coping skills and gradual behavior changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. David collaborates with each client to identify goals, test what helps, and adjust techniques based on progress, needs, and personal preferences. This collaborative process aims to create a treatment plan that feels like a good fit for the individual.

Online therapy offers flexible options to suit different schedules and comfort levels. Clients can meet by video call or phone, or use live chat and text-based messaging for shorter check-ins or ongoing support. These options make it easier to access consistent care and maintain momentum between sessions while balancing work, family, and other commitments.