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David Lambert, LICSW

  • Experience40 years
  • LocationWashington
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Grief
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About David

David Lambert is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) based in Washington who brings four decades of clinical experience to his work with people managing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, ADHD, trauma, relationship struggles, and a wide range of life transitions.

Background and approach

He emphasizes respect for each person’s dignity and approaches care from a strengths-based, client-centered perspective that treats the client as the expert on their own experience. His practice also attends to concerns such as self-esteem, intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, parenting and career challenges, compassion fatigue, and family-of-origin matters.

Lambert combines client-centered work with evidence-informed methods including cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies to help clients set and move toward personal goals. He values a supportive, trusting therapeutic connection and encourages active participation between sessions to reinforce change.

With 40 years of direct clinical practice and a WA LICSW license, he offers steady, experienced guidance for those seeking compassionate, goal-oriented support in navigating emotional and practical challenges.

Therapeutic approaches and online options for busy lives

Client-centered therapy focuses on building a respectful, empathetic relationship where the client’s own perspective guides goals and pacing; this approach helps when someone wants validation and a collaborative space to explore their concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers structured techniques to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and impulsivity. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and stress-reduction practices that often support coping with anxiety, grief, and compassion fatigue.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to consider symptoms, priorities, and personal preferences and may blend methods to fit evolving needs rather than relying on a single fixed model. This collaborative stance helps tailor work on goals such as managing ADHD-related challenges, improving relationships, or coping with major life transitions.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging which provide flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These formats make ongoing work more accessible for people balancing work, caregiving, or other responsibilities while maintaining regular contact with a licensed professional to support progress.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does David address?
He works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, ADHD, trauma, relationship and family issues, and related life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His approach is strengths-based and client-centered, emphasizing respect, unconditional acceptance, and collaboration to help clients identify and reach their own goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 40 years of direct clinical practice experience working in community mental health and related settings.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He is a LICSW licensed in Washington with licence WA LICSW LW 00004614 and practices from Washington.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or with international clients?
He provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for working with him?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersParanoiaPost-traumatic stressSelf-harm

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

40+ years

Licensed

Washington

Languages

English

What David can help with

David Lambert works with clients on stress and anxiety, grief, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and depression.

David works with individuals with a wide variety of conditions, including depression, anxiety, and trauma.

How David approaches therapy

David's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

David is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker practicing in Washington, with 40 years of clinical experience.