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- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Compassion fatigue
About David
LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) David Rasmussen has 20 years of practice in New York helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and major life changes. He supports clients who are struggling with self-esteem, motivation, compassion fatigue, and social anxiety. David speaks English and works from a clinical social work perspective.
He uses straightforward conversation to clarify what feels overwhelming. Sessions focus on practical ways to cope with day-to-day pressure and the emotional weight of loss. He helps people notice patterns that keep them stuck and test small changes that can reduce distress.
David pays attention to how burnout and compassion fatigue affect thinking, energy, and relationships. He helps people restore balance by creating manageable routines and realistic boundaries. He also addresses issues like forgiveness, loneliness, and questions about life purpose as part of that work.
When grief is present, he offers ways to process loss while keeping daily life moving. For anxiety and social fears, he breaks down situations into steps and practices ways to respond differently. For self-esteem and self-love concerns, sessions include concrete exercises to challenge critical self-talk.
People who choose to work with him begin by describing the problem that matters most. Together they set short-term goals and track progress over subsequent meetings. To start, clients follow the site process to match and schedule an initial session.
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How his approaches translate to remote sessions
He works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear tools and steps. One common approach involves teaching concrete coping skills for anxiety and stress, such as breath work, behavioral activation, and breaking tasks into smaller steps to reduce overwhelm. These techniques aim to lower immediate distress and improve daily functioning.Another approach addresses grief and compassion fatigue through structured processing and routine-building. This involves identifying grief reactions, creating small daily anchors, and restoring energy with achievable tasks. The focus is on manageable changes rather than sweeping prescriptions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. Early sessions are used to assess what helps most and adjust methods as needed.
The original biography does not specify which session formats are offered online, so confirm available formats before booking. Many people find remote sessions helpful because they can fit meetings into a workday, avoid travel, or use shorter check-ins when time is limited. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to remote settings to keep progress moving between appointments.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include forgiveness, loneliness, life purpose, self-love, and social anxiety.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, evidence-based approaches and clear conversation to identify patterns and try small changes. Sessions emphasize concrete coping skills and step-by-step practice.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of professional experience working in clinical social work settings. That background informs his work with stress, grief, and burnout-related concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds the credential LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and is licensed in New York. His practice is located in New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen subscription and location.
How do I start working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. The questionnaire and scheduling step begin the process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.