Dr. David Sommers, LCSW

Dr. David Sommers is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 40 years of professional experience. He brings long-standing expertise to the treatment of stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, career difficulties, and depression, while also addressing trauma, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and other mood and anxiety-related conditions.

He maintains a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic environment where thoughts and feelings can be explored openly. Dr. Sommers works collaboratively with each person to identify goals and to build practical coping skills, blending compassionate listening with focused problem solving. His approach supports people facing both acute difficulties and gradual life changes, with an emphasis on empowerment, resilience, and improved daily functioning.

In addition to broad clinical work, he has specialized experience in geriatrics and the unique concerns of older adults. Across cases, Dr. Sommers aims to help individuals take courageous first steps toward a more fulfilling life and to provide steady support as they pursue lasting change.

Client-Centered Care and Remote Support

Dr. Sommers practices client-centered therapy, which centers the conversation on the individual and their personal goals. This approach emphasizes empathetic listening, validation, and helping people discover their own solutions - it is often useful for stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and life transitions.

He also incorporates a coaching-oriented stance when appropriate, offering practical guidance, skills-building, and goal-focused strategies to support changes in behavior, career transitions, or habit-related concerns. This style can complement therapeutic work by keeping sessions action-oriented and outcome-focused.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Dr. Sommers works collaboratively to determine what fits best for each person. He considers a client's needs, goals, and preferences and adjusts methods over time to support progress.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats provide flexibility for scheduling, allow therapy to continue through life changes, and make it easier for people with mobility, caregiving, or time constraints to access consistent support from licensed professionals and therapists.