David Swineheart , LCSW

David Swineheart is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Indiana with 30 years of experience supporting people through depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, and related concerns. As an LCSW he brings clinical training in assessment, therapy, and care coordination - the title indicates a licensed mental health professional focused on social and emotional wellbeing. He has worked with clients of all ages and has experience with individuals from different countries and cultural backgrounds.

David integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into his remote practice, viewing it as a practical and effective model for tele-therapy. He also draws on client-centered and emotionally focused methods when addressing relationship, attachment, and intimacy-related issues, tailoring interventions to each person’s history and strengths. His work spans a wide range of challenges including stress, panic attacks, PTSD, grief, parenting and family concerns, eating and sleeping difficulties, anger, self-esteem, and career-related struggles.

He emphasizes a respectful, genuine, and strength-based approach, helping people identify coping strategies and build on existing resources. Throughout his long clinical career he has focused on creating an environment where clients’ experiences are heard and where collaborative planning guides the therapeutic process.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

David Swineheart uses clinical approaches that adapt well to online formats and practical concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and replacing them with skills-based strategies; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and stress-related symptoms. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and validating the client's own goals, helping individuals build self-understanding and strengthen their coping resources. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) attends to emotional bonds and attachment patterns, which can be especially helpful for intimacy-related issues, relationship repair, and attachment concerns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. David collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the focus over time as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps clients feel involved and informed about their care.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to connect across distances. These formats support ongoing work on symptoms, relationships, and life transitions while allowing licensed professionals to tailor interventions to each client's circumstances.