David West , LISW-CP

David West is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in South Carolina and holds the LISW-CP credential, a clinical social work license in the state. He earned a master’s degree in social work with a specialty in adults and families from The University of Alabama in 2012. Over his career he has practiced in both outpatient clinic settings and inpatient hospital settings within the VA hospital system, and he has provided services in community mental health programs.

For the past two years he coordinated a college outreach and counseling program, extending his clinical experience to include young adults in addition to adults and families. He has worked with individuals facing a broad range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, grief, relationship difficulties, and family turmoil. While much of his work has involved veterans, he has also provided care to teens in various settings and has participated on committees focused on the development and implementation of treatment methods.

His approach begins with building a comfortable, respectful relationship that emphasizes unconditional positive regard and client-centered care. He helps people identify personal strengths and uses those strengths to address obstacles and move toward greater emotional stability. He is certified in multiple treatment modalities that support addressing varied issues, and he aims to be warm and open to encourage productive dialogue and clear, client-led goals. He checks and responds to messages multiple times daily and maintains regular availability on weekdays between 8am and 6pm, with flexibility for later times or weekends when needed. He looks forward to working with individuals ready to pursue change.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Flexible Online Care

David West uses a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and meaningful change. One approach emphasizes skills-based work that helps people identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavioral patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Another approach centers on trauma-informed strategies that assist individuals in processing difficult experiences, managing symptoms, and rebuilding a sense of safety and resilience.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. David West works with people to clarify their goals, assess what feels most helpful, and adapt techniques to fit each person’s needs and preferences. This shared decision-making helps ensure the treatment plan aligns with the client’s priorities and pace.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for his practice. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow for greater scheduling flexibility and make it easier to receive care around work, school, and family commitments. These options help licensed professionals maintain continuity of care while meeting clients where they are, making therapy more accessible and manageable alongside everyday life.