Dr. David Carlini , LCSW

Dr. David Carlini is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who combines clinical training with health administration experience to help people navigate emotional and practical challenges. He earned a master’s degree in social work from the University of Pittsburgh and completed extensive post-master’s clinical supervision. As an LCSW he provides direct care that addresses interpersonal relationships, individual psychology, and life management concerns including both personal and career-related issues.

He focuses on treating depression, stress, and anxiety while also helping clients build motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. He offers support for career difficulties and provides executive and professional coaching informed by his background in healthcare leadership. Dr. Carlini’s clinical approaches include cognitive behavioral therapy, client-centered therapy, mindfulness therapy, and solution-focused methods, applied with attention to each person’s unique needs.

In addition to clinical practice, he has served as a specialty hospital CEO in psychiatry and addiction medicine and holds a doctorate in health administration from Central Michigan University. He is a retired Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives. That combination of clinical skill and operational experience informs his practical, outcome-oriented perspective when working with clients.

Dr. Carlini has worked with a diverse range of clients and emphasizes learning what makes each individual unique as the foundation for therapeutic work.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. David Carlini draws from several established therapeutic approaches to address emotional and practical concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and developing new thinking and behavior strategies - it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a nonjudgmental, empathic relationship in which the therapist supports the person’s own insights and choices - this approach is useful for building self-esteem and personal growth. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early and current relationship patterns affect present feelings and behavior and can be helpful for relationship difficulties and communication challenges.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Carlini works with clients to understand their goals, preferences, and life context, and then tailors interventions that fit each person’s needs rather than applying a single method to everyone. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine elements from multiple approaches to create an individualized plan.

Online therapy with Dr. Carlini offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work and family commitments and to maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are not feasible, allowing clients to access consistent support from licensed professionals in ways that suit their daily lives.