David Rowland , LCSW

David Rowland is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Missouri with 10 years of professional experience. He works with adults facing depression, anxiety, stress, anger management, caregiver strain and compassion fatigue, life transitions, aging concerns, grief, relationship and family challenges, trauma, sleep difficulties, bipolar disorder, and a range of mood and coping issues. His practice also includes focused support for adoption and foster care matters, attachment and fatherhood issues, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and caregiver stress.

David combines evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with person-centered Rogerian strategies to create a relational, warm, and caring counseling environment. He builds sessions around the whole of a person's life rather than isolating single problems, believing that broader context often reveals practical solutions. He connects through empathy, compassion, and at times humor, and values hearing about both present struggles and life history to inform treatment.

Licensed in Missouri as an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - with license number MO LCSW 2017039593, he has been practicing since 2015. A native of Missouri who was raised in Colorado, David enjoys sports, music, food, and movies. He is married and the father of two grown children. He aims to offer supportive, practical guidance to help people manage stress, navigate transitions, and pursue more satisfying relationships and daily functioning.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

David integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and motivational interviewing into his work. ACT focuses on helping people clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise - it is useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. CBT helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, offering practical tools for managing stress, mood disorders, and sleep problems. Motivational interviewing is a collaborative, nonjudgmental method that supports people who are ambivalent about change and is often helpful for caregiving stress, substance-related concerns, and behavior change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. David works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time to best support progress. The aim is to tailor interventions so they feel relevant and achievable.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow people to receive support from home, accommodate busy schedules, and maintain continuity during life changes. Licensed professionals and therapists can adapt these formats to deliver structured sessions, teach coping skills, and provide ongoing encouragement in ways that suit each person's day-to-day life.